From Medication to Meditation
By Rick Waite Two double vodkas on the rocks every night before dinner. To relax after a hard day at the office, I told myself. And then perhaps a glass of red wine with...
Category: Wellness
Open Dialogue: Opening Up About Traumatic Cases and Secondary Drama
By Christine Pangan, featuring Agustin Peña and Michelle Ryle. When working with clients/victims in traumatic situations, how do you prevent yourself from experiencing secondary trauma? Michelle Ryle works in the City Attorney’s Domestic Violence...
Being Well at Work: Ergonomic Tips
This infographic was originally published in the July/August 2018 issue of San Diego Lawyer.
Why Wellness
We asked a few SDCBA members how and why they make wellness a priority. Here’s what they said: Susan Hack, Runner, Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP My dad died of a massive heart attack two...
Stress Be Banished: How local attorneys find peace among the chaos
By Aleida Wahn With a hard right hook, a punishing bike ride, the playing of a treasured musical instrument or the exhilaration of the open ocean, stress is magically banished. Hardworking attorneys reveal their...
Intermittent Fasting: The basics of intermittent fasting and how busy lawyers can make it work
By Hali Anderson A wise woman once told me the secret to weight loss: Move more, eat less. Four words. Simple, right? For me, the “moving more” is the easy part. I get up...
A Daily Morning Routine Will Start Your Day Right
By Monty McIntyre The Problem: Lawyers know that the law is a “jealous mistress.” It demands lots of our time and attention and includes constant deadlines set by others. This can cause stress. The...
Self-Care for Lawyers: The Benefits of Building One Self-Care Habit at a Time
By Rick Waite The big changes started about 10 years ago, when I started surfing every day at 6 a.m. instead of getting on the freeway to go to work. Soon I started journaling...
Infographic: Why Work on Wellness
We talk a lot about wellness, but what are the true benefits to our practice of getting fit? This infographic explains.
In Case You Missed It: Law with Less Stress — Incorporating Mindful Meditation into Your Practice
By Jenna Little According to a 2016 ABA study, out of 13,000 attorneys surveyed, 20.6% experienced problem drinking, 28% experienced depression, and 19% experienced anxiety. Practicing mindfulness is one way attorneys have been coping with...