In an article for the Practising Law Institute (PLI), Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, shares six practical tips for incorporating self-care into daily routines that will set lawyers up for success when they enter the legal profession after graduation.
“How to Build a Prevention Toolbox for Law Student Well-Being” emphasizes the rising number of law students experiencing mental health issues and suggests that law schools and the legal profession provide law students with the necessary resources to thrive throughout their law school careers.
“While law students and lawyers may find it challenging to practice self-care, building it into routines creates structure and ease. In fact, the absence of a routine causes stress, burnout, and feelings of unmanageability. The idea is to seamlessly weave healthy lifestyle habits into your daily life.”
– Erin Clifford
Providing realistic solutions that can be implemented by anyone, Erin outlines the following six strategies to build a prevention toolbox:
- Practice the Oxygen Mask Rule by Building Self-Care into Daily Routines
- Set Healthy Boundaries
- Move to Boost Your Mental and Physical Well-Being
- Practice Mindful Stress Management
- Build a Support Network
- Golden Rule: Something Is Always Better Than Nothing
As a Certified Holistic Health Coach with a background in law, Erin is uniquely positioned to provide health and wellness support to lawyers. She works closely with law professionals to address all the factors in their daily lives, including physical activity, stress management, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep, relationships, and careers.
“Busy law students and members of the legal profession can always find a little more work-life harmony by incorporating small pockets of self-care into their daily lives.”
Read the full Practising Law Institute article here.
To learn more about Erin Clifford and her work in legal wellness, visit her Erin Clifford Wellness and Healthy Lawyers websites.