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life balance  Lawyers are notorious for working long and hard and making sacrifices for the sake of the practice. For lawyers, this is one of life's double-edged swords. This section provides insight and hints to help lawyers balance the incessant pulls of both work and daily life.

Newest Articles Finding the Right Fit: Law Firm Fitness Benefits for a Health-Conscious Generation The lawyer running after the ambulance is a cliché, but at least he was getting some exercise. Firms are recognizing the power of physical fitness for improving job performance, marketing, retention and morale. But not everyone enjoys working out in a gym. As many Canadian law firms are demonstrating, there are creative ways to offer physical fitness benefits. Podcast: New Ways to Practice Work/Life Balance At the 2006 CBA Canadian Legal Conference in St. John’s, a panel of work-life balance experts discussed the current situation, successful practices already in place, and a real-life example of a law firm where recruitment and retention issues have virtually disappeared following the introduction of “balanced” policies. Listen/view online (audio with synchronized presentation) Download audio (.mp3 file for portable device – right-click and "Save As...") Lawyers and Depression: Three Case Studies It is vital that lawyers know the symptoms, causes and treatments of a principle hazard of their profession—depression. Many still don’t understand depression, why lawyers are so susceptible, what treatments are available, and when and where to seek help. These fictional case studies constitute a must-read primer on depression for all lawyers. Part I – Lawyers and Anxiety: Three Case Studies Work/Life Balance? Let's Get Flexible First The future for law firms lies in recognizing skills and knowledge and treating staff as a valuable asset. Law firms must now accept alternatives to the 60-hour work week, rigid schedules and location constraints. More... Coping With Stress and Avoiding Burnout: Techniques For Lawyers Stress is a fact of life for all of us, and lawyers are certainly no exception. Read on to find out more about stress and the human response, and how lawyers can take steps to cope with stress in their everyday lives. More... Successfully Juggling Work and Family: Tips for Lawyers Rushing to the day care before it closes, taking your budding soccer star to a weekend tournament, attending parent-teacher interviews, and still meeting your targets for billable hours … combining family responsibilities with a legal career is not easy. The good news is it’s not impossible. More... Other Articles The Nuts & Bolts of Taking a Vacation Cases and Chaos: Work-Life Balance Strategies for Busy Lawyers Stress Busters: Sanity Savers, Practical Tips Putting Happiness Back Into Your Practice Revitalization: A Key to Planning Successful Firm and Solo Practice Transitions Food, Mood, and Energy Put Me in Coach Let It Go: Why Lawyers Need to Take Vacations Work-Life Conflict In Search of Work-Life Balance

Quick Tips Practical and concise tips on achieving life balance. Resources Legal Profession Assistance Conference (LPAC) Personal Security Handbook (OBA) Newsfeeds Feed of the Week More blogs/RSS feeds at blawg.org. Links & Blogs  LPAC.ca esq.blog Cheryl Stephens JD Bliss Blog Stress Biometrica ABA Commission on LAPs