Stress, Happiness and Meaning
If someone had told you that law was the most stressful profession, that lawyers struggle to find meaning in their work, and that lawyers score low on measures of happiness,...
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Look to Your Left, Look to Your Right, and Look Across from You
Today’s blog is about good news. As of the end 2022, Assist has provided counselling services to more than 29% of Alberta lawyers.
Advertising and the World of Well-Being
Advertising and the World of Well-Being “Self-care is empowering!” said the sign.
We are Stronger Where We are Mended
We are Stronger Where We are Mended It is trite to talk about how we all spent more time in our homes during the pandemic.
New Year, New You and the Game of Life
New Year, New You and the Game of Law When I was younger, I enjoyed going through the process of setting resolutions as the new year approached.
Happy Holiday to all and to all a Good 2023!
Happy Holiday to all and to all a Good 2023! Is anyone going to miss 2022 when it leaves us? It has been the third in a succession of challenging years....
From Guilty Pleasures to Words of Wisdom to Live By
From Guilty Pleasures to Words of Wisdom to Live By We all had guilty pleasures that got us through long (and sometimes dark) days during the pandemic.
Getting Past Resume Algorithms and Beyond
Many lawyers, articling students, and potential articling students encounter resume screening when they look for new opportunities.
The Kids Aren't Alright*
The Kids Aren’t Alright* (*with apologies to The Who, as well as to The Offspring, and Fallout Boy and everyone else who has riffed off Pete Townsend’s lyrics) I often begin presentations...
Strategies for Turning Off at the End of the Work Day
STRATEGIES FOR TURNING OFF AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY How do you turn off your work brain—and all of the worries that invade while practicing law—and free yourself to...