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to keep me grounded and happier in the long run.” Her words are not just thoughtful— they’ re a roadmap for success.
Start with boundaries. Just because you can respond to a client email at 10 p. m. doesn’ t mean you should. Set clear office hours and stick to them. It preserves your mental bandwidth and trains clients to respect your time.
Create routines that support your body and mind. Whether it’ s a morning walk, journaling, or just drinking water before coffee— these small, consistent acts add up. You can’ t show up as your best advocate for others if you’ re constantly running on empty.
Find your circle. Solos can feel isolated, but we don’ t have to be. Join our section, find a mentor( or mentee), or simply grab coffee with another attorney once a month. Shared experiences are powerful reminders that you are not in this alone.
And yes, unplug. Taking time away from the practice doesn’ t mean you’ re less committed. It means you’ re preserving your most valuable asset— yourself.
Self-care is not indulgent. It’ s a professional responsibility. If we want to serve our clients, grow our practices, and stay in this for the long haul, we must put our own oxygen masks on first. n
Author: Dawn Myers – Myers Law, P. A.
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