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Whether it’s asking someone out on a date, asking for a promotion or more responsibility at your job, or taking the necessary steps to make partner, the primitive part of your brain will always tell you that it’s a bad idea and you’re going to fail. That fear, more often than not, will prevent you...
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This week, we are talking about one of the least favorite experiences of almost every human being on the planet – REJECTION. Lawyers are especially averse to rejection because it feeds their other “favorite” thing in the world – catastrophizing. In other words, lawyers hate rejection because they can’t help but imagine all the worst...
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This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the topic of being more productive. In today’s culture, productivity is a way of life. So what happens when we don’t feel like we’re meeting society’s standard of “productive?” The market is saturated with tools to help us meet the demands of productivity. There are different workflows...
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This week on The Lawyer Stress Solution, we’re talking about a topic that’s near and dear to every lawyer’s heart – making strides in their professional development. Whether you’re a junior lawyer, mid-career, or getting-to-senior lawyer, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing advice on how you can advocate for more professional development, get...
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August is finally here, the time of year when a lot of people go on vacation. Inspired by all the travelers in my life, I decided to dedicate this week’s episode to taking how to take time off from work… without constantly worrying and checking your email. It’s common for lawyers to feel like they...
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Last week, I received a ton of emails from my clients and podcast listeners regarding the recent The New York Times article on lawyers and addiction. Many of them voiced their fears that continuing in their careers would set them up to develop drug or alcohol problems. To put your mind at ease, I’d like...
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This week’s episode topic is brought to you by one of The Lawyer Stress Solution podcast listeners. Jessica from the U.K. wants to know the best ways of dealing with avoidance. When you avoid something, you know that you should do it, and yet you continue sidestepping the task, even if you know it will...
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Welcome to the 10th episode of The Lawyer Stress Solution podcast. In honor of this modest milestone, I’m going to tell you a secret that you all want to know – the secret to being a better lawyer. On this episode, we look at a couple of different things that you may think would make you...
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It’s the beginning of July, and that means one thing for a lot of you – mid-year reviews. Over the last two weeks, almost every one of my clients has reached out to me freaking out about this anxiety-filled time of year, unsure about what to expect from their performance reviews, and what they will...
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It’s no secret that lawyers suffer from higher rates of anxiety, pessimism, and even substance abuse than comparable professions. Most lawyers think they know why – but most lawyers are wrong. A lot of the clients I work with, on top of feeling anxious (or even borderline depressed at times), have a lot of confusion and shame...
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