Before you conjure up stereotypes about crystal rubbing, sage burning, tree-hugging, or whatever your idea of mindfulness is, do yourself a favor and learn something about it.
The best part of flying solo is that you can define for yourself what your practice is going to look and feel like.
The best part of flying solo is that you can define for yourself what your practice is going to look and feel like. You can determine the clients you wish to serve. You can decide what it means to have a purpose-driven law practice.
What do lawyers wish non-lawyers understood about them, and why is it so hard to be a lawyer in the first place?
What do lawyers wish non-lawyers understood about them, and why is it so hard to be a lawyer in the first place?
However, recent studies show that with practice, people can elevate their baseline happiness level. We now know that the brain continues to develop and is capable of change—known as neuroplasticity.
This is the essence of mindfulness. Opening to whatever life may be presenting to you in this moment, and taking a gentle stance.
Not checking my Inbox first thing in the morning allows me to set my priorities, rather than allowing others to set the agenda for the day.
lawyers are taught to suppress or deny their emotional world. I’ve heard lawyers frequently say something like, “I never bring my emotions into a case.”
Contrary to popular beliefs, lawyers aren’t robots. We’re humans with feelings, emotions, and limitations. (I know. This may be shocking to some of you.)