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Personal wellness is a vital pillar of a strong professional foundation. Whatever your area of practice your work has meaning and purpose. Our rights and liberties are upheld through the rule of law. Lawyers are the workers who form, uphold and navigate this vital framework of our civilization. You matter.  AWAL is here for you.

“Life’s under no obligation to give us what we expect.” ― Margaret Mitchell

 

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Author - Guest Contributor

Managing Self

I’m on your side

7 years ago
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Managing Self • Personal Development

Why two Thanksgivings aren’t enough!

8 years ago
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Managing Self • Personal Development

Oreos, shoes and bubble baths

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Managing Self • Problem solving

Get anything done with the 5 second rule

8 years ago
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Managing Self • Positive Psychology

What type of procrastinator are you?

8 years ago
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Communication • Goals • Positive Psychology

The art of encouragement

9 years ago
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Balance • Health • Planning • Wellness

A lawyer’s guide to prepare for holidays

9 years ago
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Career • Goals • Managing Self • Planning

Tips for new attorneys

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Health

Tips for plantar fasciitis

9 years ago
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Goals • Managing Self

A week of no shoulds

9 years ago
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Finances • Managing Self

Seven ways to de-stress about money

9 years ago
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Managing Self • Time

Effective steps to overcome procrastination

9 years ago
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