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...]
What Recovery Month Means to Me
By: Jon M. Tynjala September is Recovery Month. It is a month to learn about, engage in, and celebrate recovery. The emphasis of Recovery Month is on recovery from addiction to substances, but the principles of recovery can be applicable in many areas of mental health. Despite much progress, addiction and mental “illness” have often been thought of as an individual moral failing. This … [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...]