The Lawyer Stress Solution

August is finally here, the time of year when a lot of people go on vacation. Inspired by all the travelers in my life, I decided to dedicate this week's episode to taking how to take time off from work... without constantly worrying and checking your email.

Learn why you really resist taking time off from work and what you can do in order to enjoy any time off.

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n this episode, I explain what actually contributes to substance use and abuse and how you can solve those problems without using *or* quitting your job. If you're using substances more often than you would like and you want to better understand why you use and how to cut back, this podcast is for you.

Tune in to find out how you can break your habit of using and abusing substances and better manage your urges to use. Discover three things that you can start practicing today to reduce your desire to use alcohol or other substances and create lasting change in your life and career.

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On this episode, we explore what makes you avoid tasks and how to change that habit. Join us on the show as I lay out a step-by-step process that will help you deal with any task you're avoiding and finally get it done!

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On this episode, we look at a couple of different things that you may think would make you a better lawyer and why they don't actually matter. I also reveal what truly DOES make a difference to your performance, and three primary ways that practicing this skill will make you a better lawyer.

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It's the beginning of July, and that means one thing for a lot of you – mid-year reviews.

Today, we delve into the outcomes of mid-year reviews and why they bring up so much anxiety about your performance and career. Tune in to discover a step-by-step process for successfully navigating your performance review and find out how you can use this information to take your practice to the next level. No meltdown required.

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There's a specific set of reasons why lawyers are anxious. On this episode, I go through these reasons and explain why your lawyer brain works the way it does and why knowing this is important if you want to reduce your stress level and get better at your job.

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This week, we look into the intricacies of perfectionism and examine the reasons why it is so common among lawyers, especially ones who are already self-critical. I explain where perfectionism comes from, how it affects all areas of our life, and why it never works. I also share my coaching strategies for overcoming it and starting to be able to accept yourself where you are.

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This week on The Lawyer Stress Solution, we're delving into the ins and outs of working with difficult clients. Join us as I talk about two different ways that difficult clients can cause stress, and share actionable tools and strategies to help you manage both your clients and your own brain better.

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On this episode of The Lawyer Stress Solution, I'm excited to talk about one of my favorite topics – the way that thinking and talking like a lawyer impacts your personal relationships outside of work to a less-than-desirable outcome. I explain how you can keep your lawyer brain at bay and stop defaulting to being on either attack or defense at all times when communicating with others.

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As lawyers, we're no strangers to feeling overwhelmed by our workload and doing our best to balance it with our social, family, and personal lives.

In this episode, I share my process for managing overwhelm, calming yourself down quickly, and setting yourself up for success.

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