This year has been rather different for many legal professionals. The usual stressors—like tight deadlines and high stakes—are still there, but now they’re mixed with new challenges. The job market feels more unstable than ever, long-standing laws and regulations are quickly changing, and previously unknown stressors seem to be popping up daily, leaving even the most seasoned lawyers feeling … [Read more...]
When Perfect Isn’t Possible: Facing Maladaptive Perfectionism in the Legal Profession
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...]