So often, we struggle with limiting beliefs. We tell ourselves a story to make an excuse as to why we should not try something new. We fear failing, so we use our limiting beliefs as protection. The trouble is that limiting beliefs prevent us from accomplishing our goals and dreams.

That's the problem with expectations. They can remove the joy from our life and create disappointment and frustration.

As lawyers, we spend valuable time planning for the future, analyzing our options, and strategizing the best course of action. But we can go too far.

As lawyers, pursuing excellence and attention to detail is a fundamental part of our profession. However, when these tendencies become excessive and unrealistic, they can lead to perfectionism, which often harms our well-being and success.

We face many high-pressure situations and demanding workloads that can lead to stress and burnout. We work long hours in a competitive environment, handling emotionally challenging cases.

You see someone proficient, better than you, at something you want to achieve, and you compare yourself to them. We want to be better in our profession, so it makes sense to compare ourselves to the best, doesn’t it?

Have you felt you are working hard, so busy, with too many things on your desk, keeping all the balls in the air? Do you think you got nothing accomplished? I know I have. Busyness is harmful to our business and ourselves.

The Power of Productivity: Why Lawyers Need It to Thrive

So many of us struggle with this problem. Our partner keeps giving us more work to do. The court schedules unexpected hearings. Our clients call, asking us to help resolve a crisis. We are constantly interrupted by staff calls and emails. We have so much work to do and seemingly so little time that we feel overwhelmed and stressed. What to do? How do we manage this daunting workload?

Do you ever feel unfulfilled by your practice? Do you struggle with the belief that you are inauthentic in your practice? Do you ever suffer from burnout?