Lawyers frequently report that they are exhausted, overloaded, or burned out. Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast, host Elise Holtzman chats with Lauren Baptiste, a burnout expert and founder of Acheloa Wellness, to delve into the all-too-common issue of burnout in the legal profession. Lauren shares how to prevent burnout as well as how to recover from it.

Learn the importance of recognizing the signs of burnout, the need for self-awareness, and the differences between coaching and therapy. Lauren will also introduce you to Ayurveda, an ancient wellness system, and discuss how it can be used to understand our unique body-mind compositions and spot early burnout indicators.

Listen in as Lauren offers practical tips, like the importance of taking breaks, especially for lunch, and striking the right balance between solitude and social interaction. She also shares why it’s critical for legal professionals to prioritize self-care and seek the proper support when facing burnout. Taking care of yourself is not only crucial for personal health, but is also imperative for sustaining professional efficiency and achieving success.

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT BURNOUT IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

2:09 - Lauren's personal experience with workplace burnout and her realization of the prevalence of burnout among colleagues.

5:23 - The prevalence of burnout in the legal profession, including long hours and unhealthy habits.

7:43 - Exploring the historical presence of burnout and the recent emphasis on addressing burnout in the legal profession.

12:07 - How to identify symptoms of burnout and distinguish between general burnout and chronic burnout.

17:33 - The importance of exploring coaching and therapy, and the severity of the issue.

22:42 - Recommendations for small, daily activities to combat burnout.

Connect with Lauren Baptiste

Lauren Baptiste is enhancing today’s work culture with a simple strategy: prioritize well-being as the "hardest-working" professionals climb the corporate ladder. As a life coach and consultant on a mission to help women level-up at work and at home, Lauren brings more than 13 years of experience in corporate culture and workplace burnout alongside her knowledge as a practitioner of Ayurveda, hormonal health and other evidenced-based modalities. This results in clients shifting from exhausted to energetic, cynical to optimistic, and ineffective to empowered.

Acheloa Wellness | LinkedIn

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