They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So if you notice that workplace morale is low – if it appears that your partners, associates and paralegals have grown sluggish and seem down – the answer to turning things ...

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A new organization intended to address mental health concerns for physicians could be available as early as March. The Professional Well-Being Program is under development by the Medical Society of Virginia and the Virginia Board of Medicine. Similarly to the ...

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It’s easy to slip up on both our physical and mental wellness routines during the holiday season. And while these final months of the year should be filled with delicious food, festive drink and skipping the gym once or twice, ...

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The holiday season has arrived. While this is a festive and fun time for many of us, the final months of the year can carry heavy emotions and loads of stress. This is especially true for anyone who struggles with ...

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America is the motherland of workaholics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average U.S. citizen works 44 hours per week. Most are pushing 50 hours – and if you’re a lawyer, pulling 60 to 70 hour work weeks ...

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If you’re on social media (or simply don’t live under a rock) then you’re likely savvy to the health trends taking over pop culture. Kale is in and carbs are out. Be sure to hit 10,000 steps per day. Eat ...

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By Shawn Healy BridgeTower Media Newswires One of the most common issues I hear from law students, lawyers and judges has to do with time, or a lack of it. I recently had the opportunity to listen to a podcast ...

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We have had numerous stories in the past two years about lawyer wellness, starting in late 2017 when Virginia’s Chief Justice, Donald W. Lemons, was a member of a national wellness task force. He brought the idea back to the ...

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There’s more to self-care than meal planning and bath bombs. Creating a routine that allows you to take time for yourself every day to clear your head, move your body and unplug from professional matters is crucial for stress management ...

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Attorney wellness has been a top-of-mind discussion for Virginia’s legal leaders in the past year and a half. Virginia Chief Justice Donald W. Lemons appointed a special committee, chaired by his colleague, Justice William C. Mims, to explore wellness and ...

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