Inner Critic

Whew, my mind has been mean to me lately.

Lord knows: I’m my worst critic, my harshest reviewer, my most intense expectation giver.

I tend to dwell on the hard moments, on the times I think, “Emily, do better.”

This all gets worse when work is intense.

The below reminder came at just the right time.

In May—but especially for #lawyerwellbeing week—my goal is to stick to my routines, no matter what work or life throws at me.

My routines ground me and bring me a sense of autonomy or control in this otherwise out-of-my control and not-autonomous career.

This also includes working out—moving my body in someway, each day.

When things get hectic, my physical and mental health take a backburner.

I’ve known this about myself for a long time. I don’t want to be that way, but I accept myself anyway.

Here’s to improving that through small steps each day—1/31 down, here’s to 30 more.

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