Self-compassion might not come naturally for many lawyers at first -- but it's a powerful tool for well-being. Starting Definitions Mindfulness: “The awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding…
Applications for the Women's Bar Association's Emerging Women Leaders in the Law Award must be submitted online by Tuesday, June 1st at 5pm. As the WBA's website explains: The WBA's Emerging Women Leaders in the Law Award honors women attorneys who have demonstrated…
April is known as ‘Autism Awareness Month’ -- but could do better as ‘Autism Acceptance Month’ or ‘Autism Pride Month’. Awareness is a necessary first step toward the ultimate goal of creating more inclusive spaces, which also requires us…
"People systematically overlook subtractive changes," according to a paper recently published in Nature, suggesting that we can improve our problem-solving by focusing on removing elements. Problem-solving skills are critical across the board, and particularly for those who do legal…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month! Starting with self-awareness can always help, especially as habits evolve throughout the pandemic. This year, Alcohol Awareness Month comes after over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Alcohol consumption has been increasing in…
The Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) invites the legal profession to participate in its second annual week of well-being activities and awareness, from May 3rd through May 7th. About Well-Being Week in Law WWIL takes place each first…
Passwords aren't the most secure way to authenticate identity. When will lawyers be ready to ditch them? We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. for this helpful guest post! . . …
We invite law students feeling overwhelmed as they prepare to take the bar exam in July 2021 to participate in our free & confidential 4-session support group. Join peers in this new Free & Confidential space designed specifically for…
Proximity to biodiversity can increase life satisfaction as much as higher income, according to a a study published in December 2020 analyzing the 2012 European Quality of Life Survey. Being near a greater number of bird species is correlated…
Our Free & Confidential Online Law Practice Startup Series, cosponsored by Starting Out Solo, begins Friday, April 23rd with an introductory session. This series is designed to give lawyers, law students, and other legal professionals in Massachusetts the tools…