This episode promises to be a game-changer for legal professionals seeking a healthier, more successful, and fulfilling career. Listen in to discover the secrets to thriving in your legal career. As a leader in the legal wellness movement, I'm excited to share insights that will transform your approach to work and life. In this episode, we delve into the critical link between sleep, ethics, and success in the legal field. Key Takeaways: 1. Sleep is Your Superpower: Learn why quality sleep is the key to unlocking your full potential as a legal professional. 2. Strategic Breaks for Maximum Performance: Uncover the Australian study-backed strategy for boosting productivity with just 5 minutes of unstructured breaks. 3. Wellness Beyond Workouts: Explore a holistic approach to wellness that goes beyond physical activity, focusing on sleep, sustenance, sports, and sustainable emotional exchanges. 4. Breaking the Stress Cycle: Understand how to break free from the stress cycle ingrained in legal training and create a life that's both successful and joyful. 5. Legal Defense Starts with Self-Care: Gain insights into why a good night's sleep is your best defense against burnout, unreasonable clients, and opposition in the legal world. Compelling Quotes: "You can’t think properly without sleep. You can’t argue properly without sleep. You can’t write properly without sleep. You can’t speak properly without sleep." "The best defense you have against opposing counsel is literally to get a good night's rest.” "This is what I do every single day, helping lawyers create structures and routines and lives that can be joyful and thriving - and sleep is most often the first step." >>> Are you looking for clarity and guidance about the next steps in your legal career? Ready to get away from the toxic focus on the quantity of work in billables, and instead, focus on the quality of your work? Want to focus on what matters and have a life outside the office? If any of these were a whole body hell yes, then you’re in the right place! Hi! I’m Sheila Wilkinson, your host, and I’m an attorney, just like you. I built a multi-million dollar law firm from scratch and when the managing partner refused to uphold his end of the bargain, I walked away from it all. Now, I live on two continents and help other lawyers live their best lives, too! I still practice law, and I’m also a coach, consultant, and educator. I’ve spoken on plenty of stages across the globe - CLEs included! My mission is to help you figure out exactly who you really are and what you really want, underneath and in spite of all those shoulda, woulda, couldas, because mark my words: what you want is within reach, and it’s a lot closer than you think! So, grab something to take notes with and let’s dig deep about what you really want your joyful and thriving lawyer life to look like! And when you’re ready, below are some free and low-cost resources you can start creating your joyful and thriving life today. But here’s a secret: the magic really happens when we work together, so schedule a call with me and let’s chat. It’s not a sales call, and I won’t try to sell you anything - PROMISE. I want to help you get to know yourself better and support you in your dreams! 🥰 RESOURCES FROM THE SHOW Schedule a call with Sheila to chat about YOUR Joyful & Thriving™ Lawyer Life!Let’s Connect via Email: https://sheilawilkinson.com/connectBaby Steps - Get Weekly(ish) Strategies for how to thrive in your world - for free! 💥 FREE RESOURCES Grab these “Simple Scripts for Better Boundaries” and take back your time, talent, and energy! Scripts for Professionals | Scripts for Business Owners Build a healthier lifestyle and add more joy in your life in this Masterclass! Free Stuff, Fun Stuff, Links & More: https://sheilawilkinson.com/links 🌟 LOW-COST RESOURCES Start fixing your top 3 most frustrating situations TODAY in this Managing Expectations Mini-Course! ($19) Start getting Boundaries *and* Balance in this Workshop ($29) 💌 CONNECT WITH ME Tag me, follow me, and DM me with your thoughts and questions: Instagram @sheilamwilkinson and Facebook @lawyercoachsheila 🎧 RATE THIS PODCAST/EPISODE Rate this podcast / episode on Apple Podcasts Not on Apple Podcasts? No worries! Rate and Review on our site and make sure to leave a question for a future episode! If you're listening on Spotify, go back to the main profile page on our Podcast and rate us there!
