This is no ordinary blog.
We are all struggling for time, so I have put together a series of quick and effective blogs designed to both educate but also, give you some really helpful tools that you can incorporate into your life, now. Each blog is designed to be a ‘5 minute miracle’, as it will take you less than 5 minutes to read, and the tweaks and tips that I outline in each blog will take you 5 minutes or less to do. What I suggest is that you read what looks interesting to you, and add to your tool kit as you go along. As time goes on you may find that your interests change, so please do keep revisiting. I would love to know your thoughts, so please do get in touch. Happy reading!
Why you need Reflective Practice
Reflective Practice is something that has been a core part of many professions, such as medicine and social care, for a long time. However, it is only recently finding its way over to law. This short blog explores what Reflective Practice looks like for lawyers, and why it is important.
The Window of Tolerance: Why You Can’t “Think Your Way” Out of Burnout
Discover why burnout isn’t something you can simply think your way out of. It is a natural nervous system response to chronic stress in the workplace that isnt properly managed. Learn how to take steps to manage it.
Making Difficult Decisions When You’re Already Overwhelmed: A Gentle Guide for Burnt-Out Professionals
Burn out can make decision making really hard. You doubt your instincts, and get bound up in analysis paralysis. Read my blog on how burn out impacts decision making, and what to do about it.
What are the signs of burn out?
We hear the words ‘burn out’ a lot. It is a bit of a buzz phrase at the moment. However, it is also a stealthy beast, and can disguise itself as many other things. It has overlaps with stress, anxiety and trauma, but you don’t need to feel stressed, anxious or traumatised to be burnt out. It often comes on slowly, often over years, and often over a time where on paper you have everything you have ever dreamed of.