The Less Stressed Lawyer

The thoughts we think really do matter, and they have the power to transform our experience of anything in our lives. Whatever you're going through right now, you have the ability to think to yourself, "This is happening for me…" and when you do, you can approach your problems with a whole new perspective.   Discover how this one thought can totally transform your experience of what you perceive t...

Nobody is going to give you permission to set big goals, to chase big dreams, and to live an over-the-top life. Nobody is going to tell you it's OK for you to want and have more for your life; you have to give that permission to yourself. You don't have to need  something to go after it, you can chase a dream simply because you  want  to, and I'm showing you how this week.   If you know you want m...

Most people think of business development as a massive challenge. However, that's just because they never learned how to create clients and money on demand. So, if you want to develop a stronger, more profitable business, this is a must-listen episode.   Tune in this week to dive deep into business development. I'm sharing exactly what you need to do to create a thriving business, a blueprint for...

You might think it's too late to set your intentions and figure out a plan for 2024, however, now is the perfect time to kick your year into action. It's a New Year, we're back at it after a break, and today, I'm walking you through an evaluation of 2023 and setting you up for achieving your goals in 2024.   Tune in this week to review, reset, and focus your attention for the year ahead. You'll le...

The holidays are a time of hope, but there are some hard truths about hope that we need to discuss. Contrary to what you might believe, hope is  not a helpful emotion. If you're spending this season hoping and wishing for something different in your life, this is not a strategy, it isn't serving you, and it's time to try something else.   Tune in this week to discover why hope is not a strategy, h...

Frustration is an emotion we all experience, but you have more power and influence over it than you realize. When you can see how you're creating your own experience of frustration through the thoughts you're consciously deciding to think, then you can begin taking the steps required to move past frustration and start getting things done.   Tune in this week to discover what you can do to ease you...

Is creating processes in your life something you struggle with? If so, you're not alone. When I experience confusion, I tend to shut down and stop taking action. If you find it impossible to get started, or you feel overwhelmed by the idea that you might end up doing things wrong and you just want someone to tell you exactly what to do, this episode is exactly what you need.   Tune in this week to...

Would you say you struggle to focus? Do you find yourself chasing the kind of laser focus that has you devoting all your attention to one thing? There are two different types of focusing that we engage in, but a lack of either one isn't the huge problem you may think it is.   Join me this week to learn the difference between perfect and imperfect focus and how to see which one you engage in. I'm s...

Last week , you learned how much it's costing you when you're stuck in caring about what other people think. Now you understand the negative impact of worrying about the opinions of others, we're diving into how to stop caring about what they think, whether that's their thoughts about you, or their thoughts about anything else.   Tune in this week to learn a framework for letting go of your worrie...

Are you one of those people that cares deeply about what other people think of you? There is a massive cost to being preoccupied with other people's opinions about who you are and what you're doing. But by the end of this episode, you'll learn how to start identifying the judgments you think people have about you, what these worries are costing you, and how to begin laying the foundations to stop...

We often think we need closure on a situation like it's a vital part of the human experience. But needing closure is just a thought you've practiced on repeat your whole life, and now, it's time to understand the truth about it and learn why you don't actually need it.    Tune in this week to discover the truth about needing to get closure, and why you don't actually need closure from anyone else....

When you unpack your thoughts about your email inbox, what comes up? Just looking at your inbox can be really overwhelming, and there are some common mistakes a lot of people make. But there are some best practices I always suggest to my clients when it comes to managing their email inboxes, and I'm bringing them to the podcast this week.   If you're ready to create a different experience of looki...

When you're faced with big projects and decisions in your work, you'll inevitably encounter resistance. You're thinking you can't handle what's in front of you, and this leads to avoidant behavior. We often think we can't force ourselves to do things. But the truth is, you literally can force yourself to do hard things, and that's where the reward systems piece comes in.   Tune in this week to dis...

I recently hosted a time management masterclass with almost 1,000 people in attendance. The feedback was incredible, and the content was so valuable that I have decided to share it here on the podcast this week. If you have ever wondered what it is like to work with me personally and how the stuff I share in these formats differs from the podcast, this episode provides a glimpse into both.    Tune...

Have you ever had something big you know you needed to do, but you didn't take the steps required to move forward as quickly as you should? Thinking of and labeling a decision or an action as big has the unintended consequence of bringing up resistance to tackling it.    Tune in this week to discover how to start doing "Big" things. I'm discussing why labeling decisions as big often prevents us fr...

If you yourself aren't a procrastinator but you find yourself constantly having to mitigate for other people's tendency to procrastinate, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Chances are, if you don't struggle with time management, you're dealing with people who do, and it's a huge source of frustration.   Discover how to deal with procrastinators. I'm showing you how to dial down your fru...

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to learning new things is staying stuck in chronic consumption mode. They want to avoid the messiness of learning new things, so they keep reading, listening, and watching instead of getting out there and trying.   Discover where you might be in chronic consumption mode and how that's keeping you stuck. I show you how just consuming inform...

If you struggle with time management or learning anything new, you need to prepare yourself, it's going to be messy. If you're a perfectionist, this can feel like the worst possible news. However, when you begin to accept the chaos of trying something new and learn how to manage the mess, then you can really start making progress.   Discover how to make peace with the messiness of learning somethi...

How do you feel about asking for help? If you find yourself choosing to wear the badge of honor that you did it alone rather than asking for help to make things a little easier, today's episode is going to make a huge impact on the way you work.   Discover what it really looks like to be a gracious recipient of help. I show you how to get clear on your judgments around asking for help, and give yo...

Discover my process for helping you feel better about who you are and what you have to offer. I discuss how your brain is always looking for reasons that you aren't good enough, even when you've done nothing wrong, and show you how to transform the way you think about yourself and show up day to day.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/72

We're in August now, and some people think at this point that the year is pretty much over. If you're feeling that way, it's time to ask yourself if you've really created what you wanted for this year, or whether you've just reached the point where you're saying  f*ck it, and giving up until next year. I call this, The F*ck It Point.   Tune in this week to learn all about the F*ck It Point. I teac...

We've spoken on the podcast about perfectionism before, but only as it relates to perfectionism directed at yourself. If you're a perfectionist towards yourself, you almost certainly direct your perfectionism toward others, expecting them to be perfect too.   Tune in this week to see how you may be indulging in other-oriented perfectionism. I share why you're probably unaware you're directing your...

What does it mean to assign a label to someone? Labels are just thoughts or judgments that we have about other people and a characteristic that we believe they exhibit. This sounds harmless, but assigning other people labels isn't always helpful, and in this week's episode, I'm showing you why.   Discover how to create some awareness around the labels you assign to other people. I'm discussing why...

I have created a life of freedom. That doesn't mean I have no obligations, but I'm happy about everything I have to do, and everything I get to do. So, this brings me to the most important question that anyone can ever ask themselves: but are you free?   Discover why the question, "But are you free?" is so important. I share times in my life when I haven't felt free, what true freedom means to me,...

Discover what's stopping you from setting money goals, and what you can do about it. I share some of the most common excuses I hear for not setting intentional goals around charging, saving, spending, and investing, and show you a system for setting money goals that move you forward.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/67