Being Present and Overcoming Burnout

This chapter explores the concept of being present and its role in overcoming burnout, particularly in the legal profession. The speakers discuss the benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices, reframing them as tools for being present. They also delve into the drivers of burnout in the legal industry and the importance of appreciating successes and tapping into the supportive voice within ourselves.

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In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Charlène Gisèle discuss:

Taking the time to be, not just to do.
Drivers for burnout in lawyers.
The two voices in our head…and our choice on which we listen to.
The 6 tell-tale signs of burnout.
Understanding stress versus stressors.

Key Takeaways:

There is little room for anxiety when you are in the moment because you are fully present in the here and now.
Burnout affects more than just your career. It affects your mood, your personal relationships, your career, and every other aspect of your life. When you learn your stressors and how to manage the resulting stress, you can change your life.
There is no shame in struggling. The reason you are feeling the way you are feeling is because you are amazing! Because you do what you do at such a high level, that is why you are burning yourself out.
Surround yourself with your peers with whom you can have candid conversations.

"The best way to tell your body that the stressor has gone and you can let go of the stress is to speak body language to the body. The body only knows body language." — Charlène Gisèle

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Episode References:

Be That Lawyer Episode 298 - Margaret Enloe: Moving You Forward
Huberman Lab Podcast - https://hubermanlab.com/welcome-to-the-huberman-lab-podcast/

About Charlène Gisèle: Charlène Gisèle is a former Big Law litigator and legal tech manager who transformed her career to become a High Performance Coach. Charlène Gisèle is a certified Master Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Business, Health and Breathwork Coach. She is the founder of coaching consultancy Charlène Gisèle® and her unique 'Sustainable High Performance' coaching method. As a prior London Litigator, Charlène understands the pain points and stressors successful professionals can face. Charlène now works with industry-leading organisations and professionals with the mission to maximise their performance sustainably. Charlène is also an Award-winning Keynote speaker and thought leader on the subject of Burnout Prevention, Recovery, and Sustainable Success. Charlène's unique Sustainable High Performance coaching method has been featured in The Financial Times, The Times, The Guardian, and BBC Radio.

Connect with Charlène Gisèle:

Website: https://charlenegisele.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele

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Connect with Steve Fretzin:

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Email: Steve@Fretzin.com