Wellness
May Opposing Counsel Be Happy
Lawyers are trained to attack. We are taught to expose weaknesses, exploit inconsistencies, dismantle arguments, and relentlessly test the strength of the other side’s position. We spend hours preparing to destroy a witness’s credibility, shred an expert’s opinion, or carve up opposing counsel’s argument line by line. Even outside the courtroom, many lawyers mentally continue…
Read MoreThe Hypervigilant Lawyer
Perhaps, like me, you live with someone who repeatedly questions whether your level of hypervigilance is strictly necessary for a stroll through a very safe town. My wife and I participate in what I can only describe as the Walking of the Spouses. This ritual often includes an intermission known as the Sitting of the…
Read MoreFive of the Hottest New Wellness Trends to Elevate Your Mind and Body in 2026
For many people, wellness means a regular exercise practice, healthy eating, and sound sleep. These are all important for good mental and physical health. But some people are bored by this routine and want to explore alternative practices. Here are five of the top wellness trends reshaping how many people are engaging in self-care. 1.…
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…
Read MorePress 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…
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