Matter Management

I carry a steady (heavy) caseload.

It can be overwhelming.

I often experiment with planning techniques.

One recently clicked and has worked well:

I assigned a client, matter, or partners' cases to each day of the work week.

One category or client per day.

One.

On their assigned day, I review the status of each matter assigned to that day's category.

I confirm deadlines.

I review all pending action items.

I try to move the ball forward.

I send the client or partner an update.

I release the matter from the part of my mind that never stops thinking about it.

And then I turn to the day's actual deadlines and deep work.

How do you manage your time when things feel heavy?

#lawyerwellbeing #productivity #professionalwomen #bestadvice