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Jan 24, 2025 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
Lawyer Wellness Struggling with stress and long hours as a lawyer? Explore 2025’s top wellness trends, including VR meditation, biofeedback and ergonomic innovations, to improve your mental, physical and emotional well-being. Maintaining well-being has always been challenging for lawyers because of our long hours, high-stress work and demanding clients.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake
The Friday Five The holiday season is here, which means gift-giving time for many people. If family or friends are asking what’s on your wish list, it’s the perfect opportunity to add items that will support your health and wellness goals! Or maybe you have a lawyer in your life who could use some additional support with relaxation, self-care, and stress management. Consider these healthy gifts for lawyers.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
The Friday Five Managing holiday stress is an uphill climb on a snowy hill until you identify what stresses you most. The holiday season is filled with joy and celebration — and an extra layer of stress as we juggle workloads, client expectations, personal responsibilities and end-of-year deadlines. This time of year can involve tight deadlines and pressure to wrap up open matters and finalize billing.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
As lawyers, we spend countless hours at our desks, working on cases, reviewing documents, preparing for hearings or meeting with clients. All this sitting can take a serious toll on our physical health. A sedentary lifestyle is not good for us, causing back pain, stiffness, poor posture, and even more severe issues, such as cardiovascular problems. Sitting for extended periods may seem harmless, but over time, it can lead to serious health issues.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
Unrelenting pressure, stress and long hours often come with the territory in the practice of law. Maintaining mental clarity and emotional balance is crucial for lawyers — not only for personal well-being but also for professional performance. One simple and effective way to manage stress and find moments of calm is through meditation and mindfulness. With today’s technology, there’s no need to carve out hours in your schedule; meditation apps make it easy to take a break, breathe and reset.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
The Friday Five Learning how to set healthy boundaries as a lawyer is essential for a successful career and enjoyable life. As the back-to-school season arrives, it’s not just students and parents who need to prepare for a new routine — lawyers should also take this time to reassess and reassert boundaries at work and at home. The shift in schedule offers a natural opportunity to reflect on how you’re balancing your professional responsibilities with your personal life.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
share TWEET PIN IT share share 0 The Friday Five A legal career is often synonymous with long hours, high stress and intense pressure, which makes it challenging to maintain calm and contentedness — feelings that are often referred to as “Zen.” Colloquially, Zen has come to mean calm, centered and peaceful, even in the midst of chaos. But Zen is more than that. Zen is a Japanese word that comes from the Sanskrit and its actual meaning is thought or meditation.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
share TWEET PIN IT share share 0 The Friday Five Organizing, decluttering and personalizing your workspace can transform your den of distraction into a hub of productivity and focus. We all know that our work environment plays a big role in overall productivity and well-being. A well-organized and optimized space can significantly enhance focus, efficiency and job satisfaction, leading to better performance and reduced stress. Even small changes can make a big difference.
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May 30, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
GUIDE Attorney Work-Life Balance Recent studies highlight the difficulty of achieving attorney work-life balance — a truth we all know. The studies also make clear that some kind of sustainable balance for lawyers is necessary, and more lawyers believe that now more than ever. The thinking on balance has shifted somewhat. Modern work-life balance includes not only the absence of conflict between work and personal life but also the potential for a positive interplay between work and home.
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May 17, 2024 | 
attorneyatwork.com | Jamie Spannhake |Jay Harrington
share TWEET PIN IT share share 0 The Friday Five When you work in a high-pressure environment like a law firm, unclear expectations can have a detrimental effect on professional satisfaction and mental well-being. Failing to set clear expectations for your team leads to confusion and uncertainty. This can lead to inefficiencies, heightened stress levels and, ultimately, burnout among lawyers.
