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 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…
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…
Our physical well-being affects our mental well-being -- and the start of a new year can be a convenient time to start a new routine. The importance of physical activity is captured in a recently published book from Harvard…
Feelings of anxiety related to this election season and potential aftermath are pervasive, and can be especially overwhelming for those in the legal profession. This election cycle is a common source of anxiety regardless of party affiliation and voting…
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…
It can feel difficult to avoid burnout in the legal profession -- focus on the essentials to find a sustainable pace. . . . A post on our Mass LOMAP Blog directs here to our Well-Being/LAP Blog. Click here…
The average human spends almost half of their waking hours thinking about something other than what is actually happening, according to a Harvard University study. HOW IT HELPS. Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment, intending to be…
Lawyers are not unique in their struggle to prioritize their health and well-being. Many in the helping professions focus on those they aim to help at the cost of neglecting their own needs. It takes time and effort to learn how to prioritize one’s own well-being as an essential element in being an effective helping to others. For those looking for reasons to avoid addressing issues with their own well-being, lawyers can turn to their legal training to help provide justification for their avoidance of self-care.