Tag: mental-health
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Parenting, Productivity, and the Strain in Between
Hi friends, I know, I know… it’s been a while. Well, I’ve had a wobble. A long lasting wobble. Having reflected on it I think I have identified the cause. So, I’ve written about it. Something different. Something personal. 1. The Myth of Balance We are told a lie, and it is told so often…
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Remembering Internet v2.0: When We Surfed, Searched & Actually Read Stuff
Long-Form Royalty — “Blog Posts Were King, Threads Were for Sewing” Hi friends; a short rant… Prelude: A Quick Scroll Backwards ⏪ Blow the cyber-dust off your mental browser, dump every biscuit, and picture a web with no algorithm slyly spoon-feeding you yesterday’s viral Strictly clip. In Internet v2.0 the long-form blog post wasn’t some quaint relic; it was legal…
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How to Set Boundaries Without Alienating Clients or Colleagues
The post discusses the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries in commercial law practice to prevent burnout and errors while ensuring client satisfaction. It combines regulatory requirements, wellbeing data, and practical strategies aimed at fostering a sustainable work environment. Ultimately, effective boundaries enhance professionalism without compromising relationships.
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Five Principles of Flow in Legal Practice
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow” explores the concept of optimal experience, arguing that happiness is derived from deep engagement and meaningful challenges rather than external conditions. The book highlights the importance of controlling our consciousness to cultivate flow, suggesting practical strategies for lawyers to embed flow into their work, enhancing both satisfaction and productivity.
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Intentional Browsing: How to Stay Focused in an Infinite Scroll World
Daniel Kahneman and Rolf Dobelli highlight how excessive information disrupts decision-making and perception. They propose strategies for curating content, resisting biases, and establishing boundaries, ultimately advocating for intentional browsing to enhance cognitive resilience and mental clarity.
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Rediscovering Time and Relationships: The Impact of Quitting Social Media
One year ago, I took a significant step by leaving most social media platforms, except LinkedIn. This decision has profoundly transformed my life, allowing for personal and professional growth beyond my expectations. The absence of digital noise has led to rediscovered time, deeper connections, professional clarity, and a richer, more reflective life.
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