by thelightlawyer | Aug 14, 2018 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Tips for Young Lawyers |
The legal profession is highly competitive, and it starts before you even finish secondary school. You are competing against others to get high enough marks to enter university. Then you commence your undergraduate and there is pressure to do well. So much reading and...
by thelightlawyer | Jun 22, 2018 | Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Sleep, Tiredness |
Have you noticed that each time you speak with someone, a common phrase emerges in the conversation? One that can cause anxiety, overwhelm and a general sense of life being a little out of control? “I’m busy”. A confession: I’m guilty of this too…I’ve noticed this has...
by thelightlawyer | Jan 12, 2018 | Awareness, Mindfulness, Relaxation |
I managed to squeeze in some fiction reading in the break between Christmas and new year. I wanted to catch up on some classics and one of the stories was a Leo Tolstoy piece – The Death of Ivan Illyich. If you have never read or heard of this, it’s quite a sad...
by thelightlawyer | Dec 8, 2017 | Awareness, Mindfulness, Relaxation |
As I write this post, I’m luxury camping in a tent, relaxing on a queen bed and looking out across a lush canopy of huge, ancient gum trees. The forest is circling the edge of a winding river. The exquisite sound of the Australian bush and its choraling birds are a...
by thelightlawyer | Nov 11, 2017 | Awareness, Emotional Intelligence |
I met a stranger recently, who was so generous with her time and advice. She offered so many tips, suggestions and connections. And while she shared with me, I found myself thinking… “What can I give her in return?” “Gosh, I’m not sure I will be able to repay...
