The secret to effective communication is active listening. And effective communication is the secret to healthy relationships -- both personal and professional. Have you ever been told that you don’t understand, even though you think you really do understand? Have…
We can't avoid stress as humans, and the legal profession is particularly stressful. Fortunately even as a lawyer or law student, two simple steps can guide you to thrive with stress. Ultimately, the ability to experience stress in a positive…
While the legal profession can be uniquely challenging to personal well-being, happiness is possible with lessons from positive psychology. "Don't be a lawyer ... if you want to be happy," cautioned an August 2019 CNBC headline. Hopefully no one accepts…
Lawyers routinely deal with persistent problems and complex communication, which are often two sides of the same coin. Find out how to apply the DEAL model for problem solving and the STAGE model for courageous conversations below. Problem solving and…
Improving anything requires change — but it can be difficult. Find a 4-step process you can use to move through it and make the change you want in your professional or personal life as a lawyer. Once we can see…
What do the legal profession and the holiday season have in common? They are both intensely demanding. The holiday season triggers the full range of human emotion. The holiday season often brings up memories -- for many both bad and…
Anxiety is common in the legal profession. Whether you suffer with anxiety disorder or just want to manage your experiences with anxiety more effectively, a few techniques can help. It can be hard to distinguish what is unhealthy and…
Resilience is a critical skillset for lawyers, law students, and judges. Don't wait to start building yours. Resilience is the ability to persevere through adversity and come out stronger than you were before. Adversity is par for the course of…
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and Law Student Mental Health Day. The legal profession is uniquely challenging to mental health -- law students, lawyers, and judges need to know how to find the right help. Highlighting the importance…
Too often, individuals in the legal profession struggle privately with mental health concerns because of stigma, fear, and shame. The ABA recently launched a campaign to encourage lawyers, law students, and judges to get support. Efforts to improve well-being in…