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…
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. About Well-Being Week in Law WWIL takes place each first…
Proximity to biodiversity can increase life satisfaction as much as higher income, according to a a study published in December 2020 analyzing the 2012 European Quality of Life Survey. Being near a greater number of bird species is correlated…
The Institute for Well-Being in Law is conducting a survey to better understand burnout and what contributes to it in the legal profession. While research in recent years has confirmed elevated rates of problematic alcohol use and symptoms of…
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender Day of Visibility was created by trans advocate Rachel Crandall, the head of Transgender Michigan, in 2010. As explained in this discussion about visibility and representation from GLAAD, with most media…
Get essentials on why we need sleep and how to improve it from Dr. Shawn Healy with this 28-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Many of us want more sleep, but don’t know quite how critical it is…
The ABA Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council has announced a request for proposals and date for its first ever Equity Summit to be held virtually. The Equity Summit: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession and Beyond…