Have you ever looked at your to-do list or calendar and said to yourself, "I have too much I have to do! And I don't feel like doing it!" 

If you have, today's episode is for you.  In reality, when we think we "have to" do something, we're making it so much harder for ourselves.   

And then we usually beat ourselves up to make ourselves do it. 

Today I give you a simple, but powerful process that takes the onerousness and self-judgment off the table. 

Listen and find out how yes, even you can get yourself to do things that you don't want to do, even when you have "too much" of it to do!

And if you need help sorting out how to plow through your to-do list or your calendar, go to saraellen.net/lawyergoddesscall to talk to me for free, and get some relief and new perspectives on being busy!

How many times have you thought things like:

"I have to do this thing or else."

"I don't know how to do this."

"I have no idea how this is going to get done on time."

"It's not fair!"

"The world is going to end!"

Such thoughts lead to some really unhelpful emotions.  And that makes the day-to-day of practicing law a grind, or a nightmare.

When you catch yourself thinking thoughts like these, there are ways you can tinker with your self-talk so that you can access the most useful, helpful emotions for lawyers.

I share what these emotions are, and how you can ease into them, in this episode.

And if the law is too much of a grind or a nightmare for you, but you still want to keep at it, I can help you! Go to saraellen.net to learn more about what I do, and get a little free help too.

The most challenging times in the life of a lawyer can cause many to want to quit -- but for those who keep going, it can reignite your passion for your work, and what you love outside of work.

In today's episode,  I interview Yaida Ford, a dedicated civil rights lawyer based in Washington, D.C.  Not only is she trying cases on the front lines and advocating for justice, she makes music about it.

Listen to this frank and inspiring episode, and then check out Yaida's music video, Boss King, and check out her petition to end sovereign immunity for Washington D.C. transit authority officers.  

There is some adult language in this episode.

Do you wish you had more passion for your work? Do you dream of serving clients you love, who share your values and interests? Well, then today's episode is for you!   

Jessica is an equine lawyer. She has combined her lifelong passion for horses with her skills as a lawyer to serve the myriad needs of clients in the horse industry.

And, she overcame doubt about her career choice and the fears of the unknown to go solo three years ago.

She runs her practice primarily from the cloud, so she can go riding on a nice day, and work from her laptop at horse shows. 

If you're curious about going solo and/or want more passion in your work life, you must listen to this -- there's lots of inspiration here.

Check out Jessica at https://www.jessicaejohnsonpllc.com

If you're solo curious, ready to change practice areas, or just want more time for what is important to you outside of law, I can help you! Go to saraellen.net/lawyergoddesscall to schedule a time to talk.

Wondering why you can't get things done the way you'd like, or why you're unhappy with your work?  

Your emotions you bring to the table are the key.  And, you can change the ones that aren't helping you.  

Listen now to find out how!  

And, if you need help, go to saraellen.net/lawyergoddesscall and we'll get to the heart of it, for free!

You might have tried everything to overcome procrastination, self doubt, stress and a lack of work-life balance. But you haven't tried this: do the opposite of what most lawyers do.  

The key to solving these seemingly insurmountable lawyer problems is to buck the cultural norms of the freaked-out, procrastinating, overworked lawyer answering emails at 3am.  

Listen to this episode for some mind-opening suggestions on how you can be happier and healthier by doing the opposite of what most other lawyers are doing.  

And if you want help *creating* time (spoiler alert, that's one of the tips) please go to www.saraellen.net/lawyergoddesscall and I'll help you find an hour in your day that you can use to be home in time for dinner.  The call is free, and the hour is yours to keep. ;-)

Emotional self-sufficiency is the key to being a calmer, less reactive lawyer, who can get sh*t done even when everyone else is acting like their hair is on fire.

Unfortunately, most lawyers haven't had the opportunity to develop emotional self-sufficiency beyond that of an average person.

Today I give you four quick, simple steps to develop your emotional self-sufficiency.

If you'd like to stop feeling like your hair's on fire every day practicing law, I can help you! go to www.saraellen.net/lawyergoddesscall and we'll get you on track to better peace of mind and self-control.

There is one mention of "sh*t" in this episode, so listen with headphones or outside the earshot of young, impressionable minds.

What lawyer hasn't at one time or another wanted to quit practicing law? The long hours, the difficult situations, the deadlines, the demanding people...all are cited as reasons to quit.  

But before you go making a big move, there are four things you should consider. And if you really give these things some thought, you will feel better no matter what you ultimately decide to do.  

And, if you want to talk to someone who really understands, that's me. I'll give you 45 minutes of my time for free. Click this link and you will be taken to my calendar. Pick a time slot that works for you, and I'll help you sort out whatever you're facing. saraellen.net/lawyergoddesscall

Tired of trying really, really hard? Feel like they're never happy with your work performance? Burning out? Totally perplexed by this, because you've historically been a high achiever? 

Today I'm going to open your eyes to where burnout often comes from. 

If you're burned out and have tried everything to fix it, that's where I come in. In my life, I bounced back from burnout when I finally understood why I was burned out and unhappy.

If you want help, go to saraellen.net/lawyergoddesscall and we can talk about your situation and how you can bounce back too.

P.S. there is one F-bomb in this episode, so listen with earbuds or when there aren't young ones around.

For many, 2020 and the first few months of 2021 have been a struggle. And for many of us, struggle is as familiar as a favorite pair of jeans or an old pair of shoes. 

Many good lawyers want to stay humble by never forgetting how they struggled to get to where they are, but if you're not yet where you want to be in your life or career, could your past be dragging you down?

Today's quick episode will have you thinking about your past struggles in a new light.