Service profession.

We often discuss billable hours, case strategies, and client development. But here's something we don't talk about enough: the profound personal investment required in our profession.

We work in a service profession.

As attorneys, we're not just providing legal services—we're giving pieces of ourselves. Whether we are serving people or corporations, we give of ourselves to help solve their problems.

Every client consultation, every late-night brief, every high-stakes negotiation draws from our mental, emotional, and intellectual reserves.

This isn't just about being tired.

It's about recognizing that our ability to serve others effectively depends on how well we maintain ourselves--our full human selves.

When we deplete our resources without replenishing them, we can't deliver the quality service our clients deserve.

So, let's normalize rest and taking breaks.

Let's acknowledge that managing our wellbeing isn't self-indulgent—it's a professional responsibility.

Because: at our best, we're not just lawyers. We're counselors, problem-solvers, and advocates who solve problems and give of ourselves to others.

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