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Mindful Awareness In Just 15 Seconds
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As lawyers, we are almost always under some kind of pressure – whether it’s time pressure from a looming deadline or pressure to perform at a court appearance, deposition, argument, or meeting. Whenever you find yourself getting a little stressed, agitated, or just feeling not quite yourself, gently shift your attention to the present moment by doing 15-second mindful awareness meditations like these.
Will the Legal Industry Ever Change?
I was at a big wedding this past weekend where I had a ton of great conversations with people about my work providing wellness training for lawyers. Turns out people are really intrigued and supportive of this idea! :)
But the one question I was asked over and over again – with varying levels of skepticism in the intonation – was: "Will law firms ever change, though??"
Great Piece on Positive Psychology in Action!
Just read this fascinating piece about how LinkedIn applies the concepts of positive psychology in their company. It's exactly what we're talking about over here at Embrace Change! So great to get a glimpse at how it works over at LinkedIn! #goals :)
A Follow-Up to "On Positivity at Work”
Research cited by the New Yorker in a recent article has shown that “people thrive in positive and supportive spaces: they are happy and satisfied; they are motivated and optimistic, setting higher goals and working harder and longer; they are creative; they are less likely to burn out and more likely to stick with a company or project.”
Lawyers and staff at legal organizations are no exception. That’s why legal organizations that want to succeed...
