Are you a people pleaser?
Do you agree to things before you’ve had a chance even to think it over?
Do you find yourself overcommitted and taking care of so much business for others that you have no time left
Attorney With a Life
Inspired by her years of coaching and working in law firms, Allison Wolf, PCC, started Attorney With A Life® to combat the issues surrounding attorney burnout, stress, and anxiety. By addressing the personal foundation of physical and mental wellness, Attorney With A Life® seeks to help lawyers live fulfilling lives and in-turn promote better law practice throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Powerful self-coaching with two words: get better
By Allison Wolf
Maryann is stuck on a tough assignment. The partner she reports to is busy and trusts Maryann to take a run at drafting something quite complex and different from anything Maryann has handled before.
Maryann is worried. “What if I…
How to be a Good Litigation Partner
By Allison Wolf
This year, my topic for the CLEBC full-day conference was “How to Be a Good Litigation Junior”. As I prepared for my presentation, I couldn’t help but think about what I might say if I was invited to a similar…
Think Again – Managing Unhelpful Thinking
By Allison Wolf
Have you ever felt anxiety and worry about some action or behaviour you took that actually did not materialize into any of your anticipated consequences?
For example, an offhand comment you thought might’ve been misconstrued sets off a flurry of…
Time to Lighten Up
“Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things.” Kenneth Branagh
Seeing this quote comes at a great time for me. With everything going on in the world and the changes in…
Two questions to ask yourself in the New Year
By Allison Wolf
Welcome, 2022. With each new year, we tend to pause and reflect on what has been accomplished in the year prior and what we envision for the new one – new goals, better routines, changes in mindset…
So, to get…
Take a Moment for Yourself
Editor’s note: I am delighted to have AMP (Associate Mentoring Plus) coach Janiene Chand joining the writing team here at Attorney With A Life with this insightful first article about your own self-care. Something most of us forget all the…
Lunch Is Not for Wimps
“Lunch is for wimps.” You might recognize this line spoken by Gordon Gekko in the movie Wall Street. Do you feel the same? How many days out of the year do you skip lunch or just eat at your desk…
2 Signs Your Scarcity Mindset Is a Problem
By Allison Wolf
A scarcity mindset can challenge and show up in many ways: fear of not having enough files, status, or money. These recurring woes that arise in legal practice underpin your scarcity mindset and can often be problematic.
It feels like…
The Importance of Recharging Throughout the Day
In the past when I was faced with an increased workload, I simply responded by putting in more hours. However, not only did I discover that I could not make my days any longer, but also that it was taking…