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Stop Rehearsing Your Anger: The Hidden Dangers of VentingÂ
We have all been there. It is the first few weeks back after the holidays, and within hours, that one difficult person has already sent a triggering email that sets your blood boiling. Your first instinct is likely to walk into a colleague’s office, shut the door, and let it rip. It feels like a…
Read MoreRumination as a Contributor to Burnout
For years, burnout was described as the inevitable cost of overwork: too many hours, too many demands, too little rest. But a growing body of psychological research suggests another powerful contributor quietly intensifies the damage: mental rumination. This isn’t just ordinary worry. It’s the persistent, repetitive replaying of work problems, perceived failures, and “what-ifs” long…
Read MoreDismissing the Case at the Holiday Table
The practice of law trains us to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts. It is a mental discipline of high stakes and high pressure. Yet, as the calendar turns toward the holidays, many of us find ourselves facing a different kind of pressure cooker: the family gathering. The push to re-engage with loved ones, despite profound…
Read MoreFive Lawyer-Themed Christmas Movies to Watch Over the Holidays
When the year winds down and court calendars slow (at least a little), even lawyers deserve a cup of hot chocolate, a warm blanket, and a good holiday movie. But if you can’t quite turn off your legal brain, you’re in luck. There are plenty of holiday films where lawyers take center stage. Here are…
Read MoreThe Light of Perception: A Harvest Moon Reflection for Lawyers
On October 6, many of us paused to admire the harvest moon. The harvest moon is the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox. This year’s harvest moon also happened to be a supermoon, meaning that the moon was at its nearest point to the earth. This can make the moon appear larger…
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