10 Ways Successful Lawyers Respond To Career Setbacks (Part II)
There is a growing body of research indicating that resilience is something that can be cultivated. Here are some ways of doing so.
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10 Ways Successful Lawyers Respond To Career Setbacks (Part I)
The better you’re able to learn from your experience, let it go, and move on, the better you’ll be as a lawyer.
What is the Role of Lawyers?
You get to define for yourself how you want to practice and what kind of lawyer you want to be.
How To Know Suicide
A few years ago, I went to an all-day meditation retreat for women at Green Gulch. Most of the day was spent in silence, in meditation, in reflection, practicing mindfulness. When you take away the ability to talk, I find that all of my other senses come alive. I look, I listen, and I feel more attentive.
3 Ways of Overcoming the Impostor Syndrome
The impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud." I find that a lot of lawyers (myself included) struggle with this. No matter [...]
#MyPathToLaw — Finding Meaning and Purpose
I watched a lot of Law & Order growing up. My family immigrated to the U.S. in 1988 (the same year that Korea last hosted the Olympics). I was 10 years old and didn’t speak a word of English. Neither did anyone else in my family.
Understanding and Working with Anger and Other Difficult Emotions Through Mindfulness
You can blame or target the person, thing, or event that initially caused the anger but the only thing you can change is your relationship to anger.
What Can Law Firms Do To Promote Well-Being? Suggestions From National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being
Last week, the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being issued a 73-page report on "creating a movement to improve well-being in the legal profession." The report states what we know from the data: "To be a good lawyer, one has to [...]
Acceptance Of Sorrow
This is the essence of mindfulness. Opening to whatever life may be presenting to you in this moment, and taking a gentle stance.
Wellness Webinars For Florida YLD Members
This May marks the Florida YLD’s second annual Health & Wellness Month. This initiative is designed to bring awareness to mental and physical issues that affect the quality of life of lawyers. Last year's goal was to start a conversation about the [...]