Better Lawyering Through Mindfulness

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1 Better Lawyering Through Mindfulness

2 Be Here

3 Why Does Mindfulness Matter?

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5 ABA & Hazelden, The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys, Krill, Patrick R. JD, LLM; Johnson, Ryan MA; Albert, Linda MSSW The Numbers: Depression, Anxiety & Stress According to ABA Study, released Feb, 2016: Approximately 13,000 attorneys in the study Levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among attorneys were significant Experiencing Depression: 28% Anxiety: 19% Stress: 23%

6 ABA & Hazelden, The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys, Krill, Patrick R. JD, LLM; Johnson, Ryan MA; Albert, Linda MSSW The Numbers: Alcohol- Dependent 20.6% screening positive for hazardous, harmful, and potentially alcoholdependent drinking Men had a higher proportion of positive screens Respondents 30 years of age or younger were more likely to screen positive

7 Why Wellness Matters Rule Failing to Act Competently (B) For purposes of this rule, "competence" in any legal service shall mean to apply the 3) mental, emotional, and physical ability reasonably necessary for the performance of such service. Rules of Professional Conduct

8 Topics Covered Understanding and Working with Stress & Anxiety Mindfulness 101 Meditation Practice Increasing Productivity & Focus Tips for Increasing Wellness & Self-Care

9 1. Understanding Stress & Anxiety How Do I Work With It?

10 Stress is a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium.

11 Anxiety is the subjectively unpleasant feelings of dread over anticipated events.

12 The Stress Response

13 In Case of Emergency

14 Working With Stress Response Stop Take a breath Observe Proceed mindfully

15 2. What is Mindfulness? What It Is, What It Isn t.

16 Big concept Mindfulness: Being in the present moment without preference or judgement

17 Your mind Does it feel like this?

18 Present moment? What does that mean?

19 Mindfulness Paying attention to life = Increased enjoyment Being present: connected to the here and now Basis for insight provides clearer vision ( sight ) or what is within React vs. Respond Accepting what is

20 3. What is Meditation? What It Is, What It Isn t.

21 Meditation: What It Is (and Isn t) What it is: Formal tool for practicing mindfulness Training tool for the brain Inner exploration and reflection Change our relationships to thoughts/feelings What it s not: Not about clearing or having a blank mind Not about obtaining peaceful state or nirvana Not about pushing away thoughts/feelings Not a religious practice

22 Your Brain On Meditation

23 Question Do you meditate? A.Frequently B.Occasionally C.Never

24 Question How stressed are you? A.Very high or high B.Moderate C.Mild or Low

25 Let s Practice

26 Question How stressed are you? A.Very high or high B.Moderate C.Mild or Low

27 Mindfulness In Action

28 Mindful Listening Do you listen to understand or to respond?

29 Mindfulness In Action Exercise Q: What are you grateful for? A: Thank You

30 Awareness I feel stressed when I feel anxious when...

31 4. Productivity, Wellness & Self-Care

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34 1,440 Minutes Per Day

35 What will you fill your 1,440 minutes with?

36 Tips for Increasing Productivity 1. Set your intention 2. Stop wasting time on unproductive, unhelpful thoughts 3. Let go of what you cannot control 4. Understand your boundaries 5. Stop multitasking!

37 Start With The Basics Wellness Caring for... Mental Physical Emotional

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39 Wellness: a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. World Health Organization

40 STAY WELL Sleep: 6-8 hours p/night Take breaks: add movement Allies: spend time w/ people who love you Yoga: Yoga, mindfulness, deep breathing Create Your Own Wellness Plan Well-balanced meals Exercise: 20~30 minutes p/day Let go Laugh

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