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When something doesn't go our way, it's easy to get stuck in victim mode, dwelling on the negativity and arguing with reality. But what if there was a better approach? Today, we explore how to shift into problem-solving mode by focusing on what's within your control and taking intentional action.
Tune in this week to for a step-by-step process for gaining perspective, replacing unhelpful thoughts, and making a game plan to productively move forward when life throws you a curveball. I show you how to see whatâs really in your control, what you need to let go of, and how to make an action plan for next time something âbadâ happens in your life.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/114
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While there is pleasure to be gained in instant gratification, thereâs also displeasure in it. Itâs not all upside. When you pay close attention, youâll see that choosing temporary pleasure often leads to more negative emotions in the moment and afterwards. However, when you go through the short-term discomfort of making responsible choices, you set yourself up for success.
Join me this week as I dive into the displeasure of instant gratification and how focusing on the negative aspects of avoidant behavior can help you make better choices. Youâll learn how to make instant gratification less attractive, and practical strategies for overcoming the urge for temporary pleasure so you can achieve your goals with more ease.
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Do you ever feel paralyzed by the pressure to make the right decision? In this episode, we explore why there's actually no such thing as a universally correct choice, and how you can make your decisions right for you, instead of looking for reasons why you don't like your choices.
Tune in this week to discover how to make your decisions right for you. By focusing your mind on the reasons you decided the way you did, rather than second-guessing yourself, you can prevent regret, build lasting confidence in your judgment and revolutionize your approach to making decisions, from career moves to relationships and beyond.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/112
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As lawyers, our time is our most valuable asset. But too often, we let tasks drag on longer than necessary, eating up precious minutes and hours that could be spent on more important work or enjoying our personal lives. By learning how to maximize our efficiency, we can take back control of our schedules and achieve better results.
In this episode, you'll learn practical strategies for streamlining your work processes, eliminating distractions, and making the most of every minute. Whether it's responding to emails, drafting documents, or managing your daily tasks, I help you work smarter, not harder. Get ready to boost your efficiency and take your productivity to the next level.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/111
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Do you feel like you're working around the clock just to keep up with client demands and stay on top of your workload? Want to know the secret to finally working less without sacrificing your productivity or client service? This episode has all the answers.
Join me as I walk you through the exact strategy I teach my clients to reduce their hours, reclaim their free time, and still excel in their legal careers. It may feel counterintuitive at first, but I promise this approach is a game-changer. Get ready to say goodbye to the endless grind and hello to a more balanced life.
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One of the biggest things lawyers struggle with is being unrealistic with their schedules. You might think it makes sense to cram as much as possible into every day, but planning inaccurately and unrealistically is actually leading to procrastination. So, it's time to stop lying to yourself about what you can really get done.
Tune in this week to discover the problem with being unrealistic when it comes to scheduling, and how to fix it. I discuss the massive impact that having an unrealistic schedule is having on your life, I show you how to see the ways you're being unrealistic around your schedule, and you'll learn how to start being realistic about how time works and what you can actually achieve.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/109
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How do you feel when others try to please you excessively? While being a people-pleaser can be uncomfortable, dealing with someone else's people-pleasing behavior often leads to frustration. How can recognizing and understanding the people-pleasing tendencies in others help you manage your own?
Tune in this week for a fresh perspective on people-pleasing, viewed through the lens of being on the receiving end. You know how uncomfortable it can be to be people-pleased, so let's unpack this experience from the recipient's viewpoint. By understanding this dynamic, you can better avoid falling into people-pleasing habits in the future.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/108
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If you identify as a perfectionist, chances are youâre falling victim to all-or-nothing thinking often. Perfectionists tend to look at the world in extremes and see things as binary, black or white, this or that with no room for the grey, and this rigidity brings with it a lot of unnecessary emotional suffering.
Join me on this episode to learn examples of how all-or-nothing thinking may be showing up in your life and what happens when you habitually indulge in it. Iâm showing you how to begin identifying where all-or-nothing thinking comes up for you, what the opposite of all-or-nothing thinking looks like, and the long-term benefits youâll experience when you stop this cycle.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/107
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Are you being specific enough when it comes to the results you want to create? Do you feel directionless or confused when it comes to the action you should be taking? How is failing to define clear results preventing you from achieving your full potential, and what can you do about it?
Tune in this week as I invite you to audit your life and the goals youâre working towards. Iâm showing you the importance of defining clear results, what happens when you fail to do so, how you might be adding confusion and indecision to the mix, and what you can do to begin making the most of the action youâre taking toward your goals.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/106
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Many people wrongly believe that perfectionism looks like that Type-A tendency to always be on top of things with all your ducks in a row, never a hair out of place. Maybe you resonate with this kind of perfectionism. However, I can guarantee that this isnât the only way perfectionistic tendencies are making an appearance in your life.
Listen in this week as I lay out 20 different ways perfectionistic tendencies might be showing up for you and why they cause you so much unnecessary emotional suffering. Youâll hear why you must address your negative self-talk, how you might be unwittingly being perfectionistic with other people, and how to save yourself the time and stress youâre currently wasting on perfectionism.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/105
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Where are you experiencing unnecessary drama in your life? Do you know how you might be creating an emotional rollercoaster for yourself through your behaviors? How is drama addiction showing up in your storytelling?
Join me on this episode to hear how drama addiction manifests and examples of how you might be unwittingly engaging in it. Iâm showing you why telling unnecessarily dramatic stories is a problem, how to identify if youâre stuck in a dramatic narrative that isnât serving you, and how to begin telling less dramatic versions of your experience.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/104
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Are you stuck in a rut at work? Do you feel drained, uninspired, or burnt out? Maybe youâve toyed with the idea of taking time off, knowing it will recharge your batteries, but get hung up on the what ifs.
Join me this week as I break down the negative thoughts you might be experiencing about taking time off and show you how to change the way youâre currently thinking about giving yourself a break. Youâll also learn why itâs worth questioning your judgments of other people taking time off, and my best practices for taking some time away from work.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/103
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Mixed models are models where youâve jumbled up positive and negative components together. This is where you might have a negative thought and feeling but a positive action and result (or vice versa), and while you might have multiple models running at one time, they should never be combined, and Iâm showing you why.
Listen in this week to learn why mixed models are a problem and the power of separating your models. Iâm showing you how operating from mixed models keep you stuck in unnecessary emotional suffering, and how to address your mixed models so itâs easier for you to achieve the things you most want.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/102
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Want to know how to get unstuck? Whatever you're stuck with, whether it's your time, money, making an investment, or anything else, I've got you covered in today's episode because I recently recorded a masterclass on exactly how to get unstuck.
Discover 10 obstacles that are stopping you from making progress on your goals, and the 10 specific solutions to help you get unstuck. Wherever you're stuck, whether it's in your career, your business, or in your relationships, I'm giving you behind-the-scenes access to a masterclass that will be pivotal in getting you unstuck.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/101
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In honor of the 100th episode of The Less Stressed Lawyer podcast, Iâm walking you through my backstory of why I decided to make the shift from attorney to coach, the impact coaching has had on my life, and something exciting that Iâve had in the works since 2017.
Join me this week as we celebrate the huge milestone of reaching 100 podcast episodes! Youâll learn how I always knew I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney, why I struggled to perform in Big Law, how my life is unrecognizable now compared to just a few years ago, and the invitation of a lifetime that Iâm offering you right now.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/100
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There are many reasons we suffer emotionally, but one of the most common sources of emotional suffering comes from the expectations that we have. So, what is the easiest and most effective way of reducing our suffering? We change our expectations.
Tune in this week to discover how changing your expectations will help you feel better in your life. Youâll learn how great expectations are disrupting your happiness, and I share how to reduce your emotional suffering by better aligning your expectations in a more helpful way.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/99
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Mirror judgments have come up on the podcast before, but Iâm diving deeper in todayâs episode. A mirror judgment is a judgment that you have about another person that you also have of yourself. So, you judge a person for something and then subconsciously, youâre judging yourself for it at the same time.
Tune in this week as I break down what a mirror judgment is, teach why itâs important to identify them, and show you what to do with your mirror judgments. Youâll learn how to spot mirror judgments when they come up for you, and most importantly, youâll discover how to get out of this place of judging both yourself and other people.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/98
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Something Iâve noticed about humans is that, oftentimes, they arenât willing to help themselves first. Itâs great that we live in a world where you can ask for help when youâre having a problem, but have you ever stopped to consider whether youâre helping yourself first?
Tune in this week to start committing to helping yourself first. You have to be the person most willing to solve your problems, and youâll learn today why other people donât have the long-term solution to your problems, and I show you what you need to do to help yourself first and create meaningful change in your life.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/97
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Committing to the finish makes a massive difference in how you approach your goals and pursue the life you want to live. I watch too many people make lavish plans and deeply commit to getting started on them, feeling excited and motivated to take consistent action, until things donât go exactly as theyâd expected.
Tune in this week to discover how to start committing to the finish. I discuss the problem with telling yourself youâre âtryingâ, share why youâre struggling to fully commit yourself until the finish, and youâll learn how to pursue your goals from a place of being fully committed to the finish.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/96
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When youâre making a decision, youâre confronted with the options available to you. You make a choice, and as time unfolds, you see the consequences of your decisions. However, what I often see people doing is picking apart their decisions before they make them, looking for all the potential issues that could arise from their choice. In doing this, they create an alternate reality where the option that they didnât choose would have led to better outcomes. This is the Sliding Doors Fallacy at work. This week, youâll learn how to stop punishing yourself by wondering how different things in your life could look.
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