Keeping An Attitude of Gratitude
Hi All,
As we head into the holiday season, we have gratitude on our minds. “Keeping an attitude of gratitude” sounds like it should be on a decorative plaque in a home furnishing store. We all are thankful for many things in our lives. However, what do you do when you aren’t feeling quite so gracious?
After college, studying for the LSAT, and completing your law school applications, finally getting that admissions letter is a huge win. It’s easy to be grateful for the opportunity to be a law student when your application process was successful.
FACT - law school is hard. When you are struggling with a particular class, trying to preparing for finals, or thinking about the looming bar exam it is hard to keep gratitude in the forefront of your mind.
Similarly, once you are a practicing attorney, keeping an attitude of gratitude is not easy. There are many pressures placed upon you as a lawyer, both professional and personal. Very often the stakes involved in the practice of law adds to the pressure on the attorneys.
We have a three step process we go through when we are feeling less than grateful.
Remember your “why.”
Acknowledge your feelings.
Identify one thing you appreciate.
We have called upon this three step process many times in our careers. This is also something we know we will need again in the future. Using this guide can help relieve some of the stress and tension of the current season you are experiencing and refocus you to your priorities and the values you hold dear. This is not a magic wand that will fix it all, but hopefully it will bring you some perspective and help you to move forward with a positive outlook.
Let us know how you are keeping an attitude of gratitude on Instagram @lawyerswholaunch.
Have a great day!
Haley & Amy
P.S. - As bar exam results are rolling in you may be looking at next steps for yourself or for something special to gift to the law student in your life. Give the gift of success with the ebook “The Law Student’s Guide to Networking.” This ebook gives you the strategic plan you need to build your professional network efficiently and effectively. Click here to purchase today!
Photo by Gabrielle Henderson on Unsplash
Please keep in mind that your jurisdiction will have rules of professional conduct that you must follow. This discussion does not focus on the any such rules, including the rules from the jurisdiction where we practice. Rather this is a discussion of tips we have found helpful in managing client expectations in our own experiences. This should not be taken as legal advice.
We make absolutely no guarantee, expressed or implied, that by following the advice you will make any money or improve current profit, as there are several factors and variables that come into play regarding any given business or career. Primarily, results will depend on the business model, the conditions of the marketplace, the experience of the individual, and situations and elements that are beyond your control. As with any business endeavor, you assume all risk related to investment and money based on your own discretion and at your own potential expense.
Nothing contained within this podcast is intended or should be construed to be legal advice and does not create any attorney client relationship. No material on this site, social media, or in the podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical and/or mental health advise, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advise your physician or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
