The Less Stressed Lawyer

Frustration is an emotion we all experience, but you have more power and influence over it than you realize. When you can see how you're creating your own experience of frustration through the thoughts you're consciously deciding to think, then you can begin taking the steps required to move past frustration and start getting things done.

Tune in this week to discover what you can do to ease your frustration about anything in your life. I show you how to separate your thoughts and feelings of frustration from the facts of your situation, and how to start easing your feelings of frustration while creating the emotional experience you actually want, without needing to change anything external in your life.

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Is creating processes in your life something you struggle with? If so, you're not alone. When I experience confusion, I tend to shut down and stop taking action. If you find it impossible to get started, or you feel overwhelmed by the idea that you might end up doing things wrong and you just want someone to tell you exactly what to do, this episode is exactly what you need.

Tune in this week to discover why you are feeling overwhelmed and confused when it comes to taking action in your life and how having a process in place can help. I'm showing you my process for creating a process, so you can move forward, figure things out on your own, and break free from the confusion that's keeping you stuck.

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Would you say you struggle to focus? Do you find yourself chasing the kind of laser focus that has you devoting all your attention to one thing? There are two different types of focusing that we engage in, but a lack of either one isn't the huge problem you may think it is.

Join me this week to learn the difference between perfect and imperfect focus and how to see which one you engage in. I'm showing you what each type of focus looks like in action, why imperfect focus isn't a problem, and how to course correct when you notice yourself getting distracted.

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Last week, you learned how much it's costing you when you're stuck in caring about what other people think. Now you understand the negative impact of worrying about the opinions of others, we're diving into how to stop caring about what they think, whether that's their thoughts about you, or their thoughts about anything else.

Tune in this week to learn a framework for letting go of your worries about what other people think. I show you why you care about other people's opinions in the first place, two truths you need to start accepting right now, and how to start reframing the way you think about other people's thoughts and opinions.

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Are you one of those people that cares deeply about what other people think of you? There is a massive cost to being preoccupied with other people's opinions about who you are and what you're doing. But by the end of this episode, you'll learn how to start identifying the judgments you think people have about you, what these worries are costing you, and how to begin laying the foundations to stop caring about what other people think, so you can live the fulfilling, enjoyable life you really want.

Be sure to come back for part two where I'll be teaching you a practical framework to help you stop caring about what other people think.

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We often think we need closure on a situation like it's a vital part of the human experience. But needing closure is just a thought you've practiced on repeat your whole life, and now, it's time to understand the truth about it and learn why you don't actually need it.

Tune in this week to discover the truth about needing to get closure, and why you don't actually need closure from anyone else. I'm showing you why closure is a matter of your thoughts, not your conversations with others, and if you still want closure, I'm showing you how to give yourself what you're craving.

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When you unpack your thoughts about your email inbox, what comes up? Just looking at your inbox can be really overwhelming, and there are some common mistakes a lot of people make. But there are some best practices I always suggest to my clients when it comes to managing their email inboxes, and I'm bringing them to the podcast this week.

If you're ready to create a different experience of looking at your inbox, tune in this week for some valuable email inbox insights. I share practical strategies for making your inbox look how you want it to, the problem with working towards inbox zero, and I'm giving you tons of tips for keeping your inbox functional and organized in a way that works for you.

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When you're faced with big projects and decisions in your work, you'll inevitably encounter resistance. You're thinking you can't handle what's in front of you, and this leads to avoidant behavior. We often think we can't force ourselves to do things. But the truth is, you literally can force yourself to do hard things, and that's where the reward systems piece comes in.

Tune in this week to discover the problem with can't thinking, how it leads to avoidant behavior, and why the solution lies in how you reward yourself. I'm discussing why you can always force yourself to do the difficult things, and how to change your thoughts so you can get things done and stop avoiding life, without needing to force yourself.

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I recently hosted a time management masterclass with almost 1,000 people in attendance. The feedback was incredible, and the content was so valuable that I have decided to share it here on the podcast this week. If you have ever wondered what it is like to work with me personally and how the stuff I share in these formats differs from the podcast, this episode provides a glimpse into both.

Tune in this week for a masterclass on everything you need to know about managing your time. I'm sharing how to start working on your mindset around your time, some of the common mistakes lawyers make when planning and scheduling, and three key actionable steps you can implement right now to manage your time more effectively.

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Have you ever had something big you know you needed to do, but you didn't take the steps required to move forward as quickly as you should? Thinking of and labeling a decision or an action as big has the unintended consequence of bringing up resistance to tackling it.

Tune in this week to discover how to start doing "Big" things. I'm discussing why labeling decisions as big often prevents us from taking action on them, and I'm showing you what you can do to start "Small" and begin making real intentional progress on any decision or change you're avoiding.

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