“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
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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Two questions to ask yourself in the New Year
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
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…
Listen to the Up For Change! Podcast episode about new beginnings and confidence
Karmen Masson, a Certified Executive Coach for Lawyers & Professionals and Host for Up For Change! Podcast, invited me to join her for a conversation about new beginnings and confidence. Lack of confidence at any stage of your career can…
Put on Your Oxygen Mask First
For those of you who’ve traveled by airplane (and can remember that far back), I’m sure you’ve all paid close attention (wink wink) to the following safety instruction given by the attendant: “In the event of the loss of cabin…
The Power of a Morning Routine
A few weeks ago, a good friend of mine suggested that I read a book by Robin Sharma entitled “The 5 a.m. Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.” So, I went online and checked out the description: “Legendary leadership…
5 Strategies for Boosting Confidence
In law, it can seem as though confidence is a professional requirement. There is an expectation that you will have the answers. It can also seem like everyone around you feels confident, and you are the odd one out. The…