Chronic Responsibility and Lawyer Burnout: Managing the Stress of Always Being the Responsible One

from Attorney at Work Today · host The Legal Broadcasting Company

Being “the responsible one” is a source of pride for lawyers. It’s tied to competence, trust and professional identity. But constant vigilance takes a toll on our mental and physical health. Here are five ways to manage chronic responsibility and burnout, without guilt.This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

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