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Press Play for Mental Health: Music as a Tool for Lawyer Wellness
Shortly after we returned to in-person events after COVID, I was giving a well-being presentation where I discussed a variety of tools and practices that can make us more resilient to the stresses of practicing law. I asked the audience what other practices they relied on to get through COVID. I recall one person telling…
Read MoreBurnout in the Law
Over the past year, I have received several requests to do mental health presentations with a focus on burnout. We are all aware that the legal profession is renowned for its demanding nature, often leading to high levels of stress and burnout among attorneys and support staff. Long hours, intense workloads, and the pressure to…
Read MoreDigital Dementia: Study Suggests Digital Technology Might Reduce Risk of Cognitive Impairment
Numerous studies have suggested that digital technology use can negatively impact our mental health. The stress created by technology can lead to anxiety, feelings of depression, and loss of sleep. The psychology community has coined a term for it. They call it technostress. Mental health professionals have theorized the overindulgence in technology causes what they call “digital dementia.” A…
Read MoreApril Fools’ Day: Spaghetti Trees and Deep Fakes
April Fools’ Day pranks trace back to 16th-century France. When the Gregorian calendar replaced the Julian one, New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. Unfortunately, 1500s communication wasn’t exactly lightning fast, so some folks missed the update and kept partying in April. These calendar-challenged souls became the punchline of springtime jokes…
Read MoreTired of the Same Old Wellness Strategies: Try One of These Unconventional Tools
Are you tired of the same old suggestions to improve your well-being and resilience? By now, we have all been to seminars and read articles telling us how mindfulness, gratitude practices, physical exercise, good sleep, a healthy diet, and relational connection will improve our mental health and make us more resilient to the stress of…
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