Why An Unconference Makes Sense For Lawyers
At an unconference, participants gather around a theme or very broad topic, and it is perfect for lawyers.
At an unconference, participants gather around a theme or very broad topic, and it is perfect for lawyers.
Jeena wonders if perhaps we've been thinking about diversity incorrectly.
Mindfulness has been widely accepted in the tech industry as well as others, but as is typically the case in the legal profession, we are slow adopters.
Many lawyers have become so habitualized to doing work that makes them completely miserable that it's hard to fathom having work that they absolutely love.
Jeena interviewed a woman who once ran a multimillion-dollar law practice to find out how she went from being a corporate lawyer to a spiritual success coach.
Getting out into natural environments can be an easy and almost immediate way to improve your mood. Try it!
For lawyers, stress moderation is crucial; we can't change or avoid daily stressors, but we can change our reaction to those stress-inducing situations.
Try shifting the focus from the partner feeling irritated at having to train you to helping you succeed so that the client can benefit.
Lawyers score poorly on the resiliency scale because we habitually engage in negative thinking. How can lawyers improve in this area?
Start making space for that nagging voice inside of you. After all, life is short and the saddest tragedy might be to live in misery knowing you didn’t fulfill your potential.