Fourteen members of Forbes Coaches Council discuss several ways mental health days benefit employees and companies or possibly hinder their activity, as some critics suggest the practice can increase the stigma surrounding mental illness, leading to a deeper sense of alienation and ultimately, poor performance. Read their opinions here.
Mental Health Days: A Necessity or a Burden
Even Lawyers Need Play
Lawyer Ruth Carter blogs at Attorneyatwork.com: “Captain Kirk, in a TV episode of “Star Trek,” says, “The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play.” Playing is not something I do easily or often. Even in my youth, it was easier to get me to eat brussels sprouts than do something purely for fun. However, I’ve come to accept that playing is a necessity for sanity, to offset the high-stress lawyer lifestyle. Sometimes I wonder how other people have so much room for downtime when my nights and weekends are filled with errands, chores, working out and writing blog posts. Where does everyone find time for frivolity?” Read the entire blog.
Kirkland & Ellis to Offer ‘Emotional Fitness’ Training at All Law Firm Offices
The ABA Journal reports that following a trial program involving 60 lawyers in its Chicago office, Kirkland & Ellis is expanding Life XT to all offices. Described by the Wall Street Journal Law Blog as “emotional fitness” training, the program in Chicago included workshops for attorneys on reducing stress and improving emotional coping skills. Read the News
For Florida Women Lawyers, High Stress Equals Unequal Pay
The Miami Herald reports, “Women have made their way into law firms and courtrooms. They have ascended to the top of some of the biggest firms and legal departments in the country. But that doesn’t mean they are happy.” Read the News
The Burnout Pandemic: Accommodating the Practice of Law
Blogger Steven M. Angel takes in hard look at why so many lawyers are burnout. Read the Blog
Young Lawyers: Reducing Stress by Taking One More Case
From Nevada Lawyer Magazine, one lawyer argues that young lawyers can reduce stress by taking on one case pro bono that can really change a person’s life. Read the Story
Minimizing Stress in Your Everyday Life
While stress management may sound like the impossible dream, many lawyers are able to find a balance between their careers and personal lives. Read the Story.
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