It’s difficult working in and managing a high-intensity workplace. In the legal profession, the expectation that lawyers will be available around the clock has never been stronger, as firms do whatever they can to retain clients. Lawyers get to the office early, stay late, work weekends, are routinely contacted by both partners and clients to fulfill last-minute requests (whether reasonable or not), and remain tied to technology 24/7. Lawyers must manage these demands while also servicing clients in a constantly changing and evolving profession. Daily recovery from work is crucial to maintain high levels of well-being, performance and resilience. Recovery from work is defined as the process by which a person’s functioning returns to pre-stressor levels and work-related strain is reduced. It’s not enough to go home and take a break. Optimal recovery is a combination of both internal recovery—the short breaks you take while you’re at work every day and external recovery—how you spend your time after work, on the weekends, and on vacation.Read More
