Perhaps you agree, perhaps you are sure that is bullshit. When we think of creativity, we think of performers. We think of Broadway. We think of movies. We think of ballet. The big public artistic things are what come to mind when we think about creativity. However, as a lawyer you are highly creative. Why … Read more
Someone who did an emotional freedom technique session with me started the session believing that in order to get what she wanted, she would have to wade through painful emotions. After our session, that didn’t feel like that was the case. I want to unpack what she said a bit . . . much of … Read more
And now there’s another one. Personally, I’m not surprised. You have been warned . . . The historian has entered the building . . . In the U.S., the whole foundation of the formation of a police force was to keep the enslaved on plantations and working. What could possibly go wrong after emancipation? We’ve … Read more
Many of you may know me through Twitter. It’s been an amazing platform to connect with people of like interests. I personally have secluded myself from the complete crazies because I’m spending my time with #lawtwitter and #academictwitter. 💥 This is where I’ve been able to cheer people on as they studied for the Bar … Read more
This starts a robust set of posts on self-care and practicing law. Resistant Vision places this as one of the most important values because you can’t pour from an empty cup. Self-care is the means to enjoying your work, and, most importantly, building a life outside of work. And of course, it’s important just because … Read more
You all know that I LOVE me some sleep! And that has gone fairly well for me. I must tell you I put another tool in my toolkit to enable sweet dreams. I was at an online retreat with my coach, and she was saying that before she leads retreats, she often doesn’t sleep well. … Read more
You likely think this a really strong statement considering that I was a lawyer for seven years and am currently an academic in addition to a coach. You likely know that I value sleep above all for self-care. If I don’t sleep, writing is a wreck. I eat terribly. I don’t exercise. I can’t focus. I … Read more
Hello everyone! Here we are in week 3 of the COVID-19 Tango here in NYC, and I suspect it’s not getting any easier for you. If you haven’t caught coronavirus, you may be suffering from Zoom-Or-Fill-In-The-Online-Platform-Of-Your-Choice Fatigue Syndrome. Is this a thing? I think it is. We’ve finally tired of our screens! Can you believe it? … Read more
You’re damned right you’re getting nothing done. These are absolutely crazy times. 🥴 You’re distracted. 🥴 Your routines are seriously disrupted. 🥴 You may be completely alone. 🥴 You may be spending far too much time with the family you’ve created. And there are so many other components to this. My recommendation? I know you’re hard charging. … Read more
You know that I am hell-bent on getting lawyers and academics in the best shape they can be. We have the knowledge and skill set necessary to remove the bonds of oppression so people can live their lives fully. That’s why, no matter what my clients want from me, I always ask them about their self-care and … Read more