Uncertainty is prevalent in the study and practice of law, and strategies from the "uncertainty navigation model" can help. For lawyers, having to navigate uncertainty regularly starts with the first reading assignment in law school. Uncertainty grows as students…
The right balance of 'idea doubt' can spark creativity. Otherwise, procrastination is associated with a range of adverse mental and physical conditions -- and understanding it can help us embrace ways to overcome it. Perhaps no professional shortcoming is…
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect all of us in significant ways, as nationwide unrest over racial injustice grows. Social distancing still in effect, schools all over the map on plans for the year, courts gradually reopening, layoffs, events canceled,…
In the competitive world of law, it is not uncommon to feel (consciously or unconsciously) that failure is not an option. Still, perfection is impossible to achieve, and fearing failure will limit your growth and learning. While striving toward it…
It isn't healthy to make decisions based on fear, as common as it is in the legal profession. Here's how to start rewiring your brain to focus on positive outcomes. Many areas of life highlight the reasons why we choose…