Self-compassion is a powerful tool for lawyers, law students and other legal professionals. Use the practices below to help alleviate feelings of perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and more. WATCH INTRO VIDEO -- edited transcript follows. Below you will find 4…
Our new meeting time for weekly online yoga sessions begins Thursday, October 28th at 2pm, and we also offer access to a playlist of recorded sessions both for those who can and can't attend live. Our weekly online sessions…
We're sharing guidance to get started building strong habits for well-being in the legal profession. We thank the Lawyers Depression Project for contributing this guest post. 1. Prioritize yourself. There is no case, no assignment, nothing in fact,…
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…