Stressed Out Lawyers: Transforming Stress Into Optimal Performance

  Lawyers may just be in the most unhealthy profession. The ill effects of lawyering including excessive stress, job disatisfaction, and lack of work/life balance are well known.
  I was recently interviewed by an attorney Cole Silver for his expert series for lawyers. The link to the audio recording will soon be available at http://www.workingresources.com. We focused on practical tips on how lawyers can transform stress and live happier lives. The basics of stress management including getting regular exercise, eating nutritious meals, creating an optimistic mind-set, developing a support system, and taking time out for rest and renewal still are essential skills.
  However, we focused on managing energy by telling yourself stories that create engagement and self-renewal. Rather then tell yourself "I'm consumed" ask what story will help energize purpose-filled action?