Successful lawyers pay the price; many in the profession today work more, earn more, but enjoy it less

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Successful lawyers today spend more time at their work and derive less satisfaction from it than in years past, in part because they sacrifice other uses for those extra hours. Many subtle pressures arising from success encourage devoting more time to the job, but it takes time as well to be a good spouse, parent, and member of the community. Hobbies are vital to remaining energized and alert to the world outside of the law. Scheduling is important, but total scheduling rules out responding to cries for help.

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The way back; personal crises can be especially tough for busy lawyers, but help in coping is out there

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Attorneys are busy professionals who may have a hard time managing personal crises but acknowledging the need for help and concentrating on parts of the crisis they have they power to change can help. Acknowledging the crisis is the first step. Emotional release is next, and solitude may be necessary during this time, but afterwards support from family, friends and colleagues is crucial. Review your priorities and eventually, work with other who are going through what you went through.

Management, Stress (Psychology), Life change events

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This year I'm gonna... everyone makes New Year's resolutions. With some planning and expert advice lawyers can turn theirs into reality

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Attorneys who keep their New Year's resolutions to prioritize their time better and achieve whatever first attracted them to the practice of law will reduce stress and make more time for their personal lives as well as public interest work. Carving out increased family time is of interest to lawyers nowadays, as is the increased incorporation of technology into legal practice. This is hardly a surprise, with information technology changing the running of law offices.

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