Six Strategies to Spring into a Happier, Healthier Well-Being

• Pages: 33-34
• Date: 01 July 2024
• Author: Erin E. Clifford
• Subject Matter: Civil Law

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

By Erin E. Cl ifford, Litigation News Contribut ing Editor

Six Strategies to Spring into a

Happier, Healthier Well-Being

fter a long winter’s rest, springtime brings a rebirth in

nature as trees and plants sprout, grow, and bloom.

This feeling of renewal is also reected in human

nature as we shed the heaviness of winter and

become invigorated to “spring clean” our spaces.

The act of decluttering and reorganizing for spring is what

psychologists refer to as “temporal landmarks”—moments in

time that inspire us to give ourselves a fresh start.

Just as physical spaces may be neglected and become

entangled with the messiness of life during the coldest months,

so does the space within our mind, body, and spirit. This is

especially true for those in the legal profession. The multi-

tude of mental demands of lawyering is unparalleled to many

other careers. In this highly pressurized eld, a lawyer’s work

includes long hours and making difcult decisions, while

also balancing relationships between colleagues and multiple

clients. The components that make up this high-demanding

career can take an emotional toll, even for the most seasoned

attorney.

As a fellow attorney, I challenge you to use this season

of renewal to reset and rebalance yourself. Spring yourself

toward a healthier, happier, and more harmonious well-being

with the following six strategies.

1. Clear Space Within

A fresh start cannot happen without letting go of any negative

emotions that are taking up space within your mind and body.

There are many ways to approach the act of letting go, but

this act has been used for centuries and has been effective for

myself and many of my clients. Take a moment to study these

questions and think about your answers in detail.

• Is there a goal or dream that hasn’t come to fruition?

Why not?

• Is there a toxic relationship in your career or at home?

• How do you feel about your career status and your

personal life?

• Do you nd yourself internally saying negative things

to yourself? If so, what?

• Are you feeling disappointment, resentment, anger, or

frustration? At whom or what? 

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