Lawyerist Podcast #535: Lawyer Burnout: 5 Hidden Signs You're About to Crash, with Natasha Evans
Dec 12, 2024
Join Natasha Evans, a professional development coach at Affinity Consulting Group focused on lawyers' mental wellness, as she tackles the pressing issue of lawyer burnout. She reveals five hidden signs to watch for and discusses the prevalence of high-functioning depression in the legal field. The impact of holiday stress and the misconception that success ensures well-being are key topics. Natasha also shares practical strategies for self-care, mindset shifts, and the connection between a lawyer's well-being and their firm's success.
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Lawyer Stress
- Lawyers face unique mental health challenges, especially during the holidays.
- They experience stress from personal lives, client demands, and running their firms.
Holiday Triggers
- Family gatherings, while normal holiday events, can be stressful and emotionally triggering.
- Natasha Evans suggests comparing current reactions with your normal baseline to gauge stress levels.
High-Functioning Depression
- High-functioning depression entails outward success but internal struggles, common among lawyers.
- It is important to address this hidden depression, even if work and family life seem fine.