In law school, perfectionism can feel like an important survival skill. Perfect precision is rewarded, lofty standards are expected, and being “almost right,” well, it just isn’t good enough. But what happens when that desire to be perfect morphs into something harmful, something that makes even small mistakes feel like personal failings? That’s the territory of maladaptive perfectionism, and it’s … [Read more...]
Well-Being Week in Law 2025 – Day 2
Day 2: Spiritual Well-Being Cultivating a sense of meaning and purpose inside and outside work. Aligning our work and nonwork lives with our values, goals, and interests. Yoga and the Union of Breath and Movement I discovered yoga approximately 25 years ago during a traditional Bikram class while visiting my family in California. As someone with “coordination challenges,” I was … [Read more...]
Well-Being Week in Law 2025 – Day 1
Day 1: Stay Strong (Physical Well-Being) Striving for regular activity, good diet and nutrition, enough sleep, and recovery. Limiting addictive substances and seeking help for physical health when needed. Let’s kick off Well-Being Week with a reminder of the benefits of getting back to basics when it comes to well-being. I am talking about eating well, moving often, and paying attention to … [Read more...]