We’re all accustomed to working long hours each day, which can be a draining source of energy and lead to burnout in the long term. A great way to combat this feeling is by finding time in your day for personal mindfulness and mediation. If you feel like you can’t find a minute to take a breath, check out some of our tips below.
- Make an effort to spend your lunchtime away from your workspace. It’s super important to use the limited free time you have for yourself. Even if you feel this isn’t possible, finding just one day a week can be a great start. Taking a break from your workspace to be near a window, going outdoors, or simply changing up your surroundings can be a great way to practice mindfulness and help you appreciate the moment you’re in – doing this can greatly improve focus and productivity for the rest of the day.
- Wake up early! For lawyers, every minute is valuable. While it may be hard to wake up early if you’re more of a night owl, setting your alarm just 15 minutes earlier in the morning and taking time for a simple deep breathing exercise can set you up for success by putting you in the right frame of mind and giving you a boost of energy for the day ahead.
- Find ways to automate your administrative work. Finding ways to automate the manual processes you do during the day can enable you to save time so you can spend less of it working. For example, one feature that ZERØ offers is automating the process of filing emails into document management systems, which can save you hours per week. The time regain can be used for other activities, like going out to lunch or finishing your workday at a reasonable hour.
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