Episode 5: Hobbies - Necessity or Nice to Have?

from Legal Well-Being In Action · host State Bar of New Mexico

Presented By: Denise Torres, Law Firm of Denise Torres, LLC, chair of the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC), and a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.Caitlin Dillon, prosecutor in the Special Prosecutions Division for the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General, and member of the NM Well-Being Committee.Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Having a hobby can bring us joy, enrich our lives, and allow creativity to blossom in our brain, but are they really that important to our overall well-being? Study after study says YES! Hobbies relieve stress by keeping you engaged in an enjoyable activity and challenge your brain and body in a positive way. As the pandemic has changed different aspects of our daily lives, many individuals in our community noted hobbies as a vital energizing boost to their daily routine. Join our two speakers Ms. Caitlin Dillon and Ms. Denise Torres as they explore the importance of hobbies before and after the pandemic. These two successful lawyers touch on topics such as carving out time for activities you enjoy to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health to achieve an overall state of well-being. A healthy, successful lawyer (human being) combines all aspects of themselves to live a healthy, fulfilled, and well-balanced life.