Q/A: Am I Getting in My Own Way? Confirmation Bias and Self-Sabotage

Send me a note!  In this Listener Q&A episode, we’re unpacking two common but sneaky mindset traps that show up in lawyer life: confirmation bias and self-sabotage. A listener asks, “How do I know when I’m making a smart decision versus just sabotaging myself?”—and it opens the door to a rich conversation about how fear, doubt, and our high-achieving brains can shape our choices more than we realize.We explore how the lawyer brain is wired for overthinking and risk aversion, how perfectionism can become a cage, and how seemingly small habits like procrastination or "playing it safe" might actually be holding you back. You'll also learn a simple 3-question tool that helps you spot whether fear or values are driving your decision-making.Plus, I share real coaching examples from women lawyers who broke through old stories and found more alignment, confidence, and momentum in their careers.In this episode, you’ll learn:What confirmation bias looks like in legal careersHow self-sabotage often disguises itself as “being responsible”3 questions to uncover what’s really behind your choicesReal-world examples from my coaching practiceHow to shift your inner narrative and start collecting new evidence✨ If this episode resonates with you, send it to a fellow lawyer or leave a review—it helps more folks find us and feel supported.📩 Got a question for a future episode? Email me or DM me on LinkedIn.Let's Meet! Schedule a call: https://autumnnoble.as.me/Lady(ish): The Podcast Where Wellness Gets Unfiltered: https://ladyish.buzzsprout.comBecoming Her: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520990/[email protected]: TheLawyerLifeCollective.comIntegrative Wellness Support, Reiki, Intuitive Readings, Nonlawyers: AutumnNoble.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AutumnNobleYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelawyerlifecollectiveInstagram: @thelawyerlifecollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawyerlifecollectiveBook: The Lawyer Life Survival Guide: https://a.co/d/05Z4XBl7