What happens when you have a simple mindfulness practice that you can rely on? Something you can pull out on demand, when you feel yourself starting to lose it and you absolutely need to be grounded and calm? Here’s a story from one of my students, and how a simple practice has made a massive … Continue reading How to melt claustrophobia and panic.→| Kim Nicol
Chronic stress, substance abuse, and depression are common career pitfalls for attorneys. These can lead to burnout and malpractice, damaging an attorney’s health and career. I’ve been a lawyer since 2005, and I’m still surprised by how many attorneys shrug their shoulders in defeat and accept this a matter of course. “That’s just how it is. What … Continue reading The secrets to success that most attorneys miss.→| Kim Nicol
Last fall I recorded a talk on Sustainable Success, produced by Continuing Education of the Bar. It was directed at lawyers, who often wonder if being successful means having to give up their health, personal and family life. Given the high rates of substance abuse, depression, and suicide within the profession, this is a real issue. It is no accident … Continue reading Good news for lawyers and law students.→| Kim Nicol