Mindfulness is a trending topic for lawyers and much has also been written on the benefits of meditation. Like other professions, lawyers are known to struggle with substance abuse, mental health, and general job dissatisfaction. While lawyers know that they need to reduce stress to improve their well-being, many are overwhelmed by the options and jargon. The LegalShield’s Elevate CLE conference in San Diego hosted Wendy Newman Glantz, who de-mystified emotional intelligence and provided a starting point for even the most conservative lawyer. Wendy described how your emotions can disrupt your practice with problems associated with unhealthy intensity, arrogance or ego issues, volatility, rigidity, and selfishness. Her own journey included early career advice from a friend who said as a barracuda divorce attorney, Wendy was too emotionally involved with her clients. Over a decade later, when Wendy hit the proverbial wall and took a leave from practicing law, she realized her friend was correct. Learn more about the five components of emotional intelligence.Read More
