With lawyers experiencing depression at as much as 4x the rate of the general population, individual stories can inspire others to seek help. Dan Lukasik currently serves as Judicial Wellness Coordinator for the New York State Office of Court…
The right balance of 'idea doubt' can spark creativity. Otherwise, procrastination is associated with a range of adverse mental and physical conditions -- and understanding it can help us embrace ways to overcome it. Why We Procrastinate Procrastination results from…
Can we get rid of anger in the legal profession? And if not, how do we handle it? This is the first post in a series about anger and controlling its effects on our personal and professional lives, originally…
A new study looks at high rates of mental illness and heavy alcohol use in the legal profession alongside the longstanding problem of attrition among women. With alarming yet not entirely surprising findings published in PLOS-ONE, the groundbreaking study…
This year, the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) is introducing an “After Party” during the week of May 17th for well-being leaders. IWIL has lined up a week to recognize and empower all of the well-being coordinators who…
Particularly with the pandemic, we need to pay attention to feelings of 'languish,' which although not a diagnosable mental illness, could be a risk factor for depression and other mental health conditions. Recognizing Languish “Languishing describes low mental well-being…
The Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) invites the legal profession to participate in its second annual week of well-being activities and awareness, from May 3rd through May 7th. . . . A post on our Mass LOMAP…
Self-compassion might not come naturally for many lawyers at first -- but it's a powerful tool for well-being. Starting Definitions Mindfulness: “The awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding…
April is known as ‘Autism Awareness Month’ -- but could do better as ‘Autism Acceptance Month’ or ‘Autism Pride Month’. Awareness is a necessary first step toward the ultimate goal of creating more inclusive spaces, which also requires us…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month! Starting with self-awareness can always help, especially as habits evolve throughout the pandemic. This year, Alcohol Awareness Month comes after over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Alcohol consumption has been increasing in…