We hear the term “burnout” constantly in the legal profession — but burnout and clinical stress-related conditions are not the same thing. How do you know when you’re dealing with normal occupational exhaustion versus something more serious, like depression, anxiety,…
Watch now to improve your boundary-setting with Elena F. Deutsch, MPH in this installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Boundary-setting is a buzz word in the legal industry. You know you’re supposed to have boundaries, but how do…
Written by Payal Salsburg. Originally Published by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on September 30, 2022. For so many of us, the goal of success is what drives us to sacrifice and persist through obstacles. However, this goal of success can take…
Learn strategies to deal with burnout from LCL Staff Clinician Dr. Shawn Healy in this 30-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Almost two-thirds of lawyers are feeling burnout according to a new study discussed at the Institute for…
As the Massachusetts legal profession works to overcome stigma and improve well-being, we'll have opportunities for individuals to share their stories of recovery from addiction and substance use as well as other mental health struggles. Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers…
Sleep is important to our health in many ways, but getting as much as we need is easier said than done. Get tips and insight on what matters most as a busy and stressed lawyer or law student. The demands…
For individuals and organizations alike, time management and productivity strategies can be foundational for overall well-being and success, particularly in the legal profession. The trick about time management is that you need to make time for it in the first…
Shifting our focus to our environment can make a big difference for busy lawyers and law students to make desirable habits stick. Some habits that served us effectively enough before law school, including how we approach stress, need to…
September is Self-Care Awareness Month. Although it's become a trendy concept, self-care is still elusive to many in the legal profession. Self-Care Basics for the Legal Profession Practicing self-care sounds lovely, but is easier said than done when you're…
Those in the legal profession face more demands than most, which makes setting boundaries even more important -- but not more comfortable. Fortunately, there are ways to make it a little easier. Setting boundaries rather than living with limitations helps…