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Category Archives: Work/Life Balance
Trauma-Informed Law
Trauma-Informed Law According to the authors of Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer for Lawyers Resilience and Healing, “a key concept for trauma-informed lawyering is the shift that has occurred, both in trauma-informed care and in psychological perspectives, which is generally referred … Continue reading
Rediscovering My Inner Bookworm: Lessons in Recovering from Reading Burnout
Once upon a time, as I sat on the beach with a book in hand, I found myself immersed in the world of Harry Potter, blissfully unaware that this would mark the end of an era. My pre-law school summer … Continue reading
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When Your Brain Can’t Brain Anymore
Working in a law library for just under a year has really changed the way my brain works and feels. Processing complex legal reference questions and answering in-person questions has really taken my brain through a librarian triathlon of sorts. … Continue reading
Cozy Workspace, Cozy Headspace – Institutional Happiness
With our jobs consisting of 40-hour work weeks (sometimes more), we want the place we spend more time at than home to be as comfortable as possible. Studies show that physical space plays a significant role in happiness at work. … Continue reading
Emotional Labor in Customer Service: What it is & How to Take Care of Yourself
You’ve just helped a patron find resources to help them build a case against their abusive partner. They’ve shared their situation in detail; you were empathetic, understanding, and made them feel heard. You were able to get them connected to … Continue reading
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