Navigating uncertainty as a lawyer
Headline as published by The Missouri Bar.
Uncertainty is no stranger to the legal community. Whether waiting for employment offers, discovery, opposing counsel to respond, or a verdict, for many lawyers, uncertainty can create a heightened sense of anxiety and distress, which can lead to burnout and professional dissatisfaction (LCMLA 2022). Struggling with uncertainty and the unknown is a common part of human experience. Our brains are wired to protect us, scanning for potential threats and looking for evidence to fit that something could go wrong. When we don’t know what the future holds, our minds naturally try to fill in the…
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