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Je f f Wi l c ox – Hi l l Wa rd He n d e r s o n
Practicing Wellness,
especially in Troubling Times
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first and foremost, be sure to take care of you,
and engage in stress-reducing activities.
ay is designated by The Florida Bar
YLD as “Health & Wellness Month.”
Due to recent events and the
temporary new world we find
ourselves in, anxiety, stress, fear, and
negative thoughts can easily take control. Many may think
that, because of recent events, they do not have time to
practice wellness, but these
troubling times underscore the
importance of our overall
wellness and mental health.
This is especially true given
that lines may be blurred
between many workplaces and
the safe haven that is typically
our home.
So during this Health &
Wellness Month, here are
some tips to maintain or
improve your mental health
and overall well-being. First
and foremost, be sure to take
care of you, and engage in
stress-reducing activities. This may include taking a
break to meditate, listen to an inspirational podcast, or
go for a walk.
Also, be sure to check in with others. Though “social
distancing” is currently required, you can still physically
distance while maintaining social connections with those
who are important in our lives. This may include calling
or video chatting with loved ones or friends, or even
writing a letter or e-mail to someone you may have lost
contact with.
Finally, don’t be afraid to seek help. The Florida Bar
and the American Bar Association both have a multitude
of mental health resources for
lawyers and young lawyers in
stressful times.
The HCBA YLD continues
to support the promotion of
the health and wellness of its
members, as it hosted Lisa
Giarratana, LCSW, for a
wellness CLE luncheon in
February, where she gave
extremely useful tips and
guidance on managing the
demands of
the legal
profession with mindfulness.
Further, the HCBA YLD still
plans to offer wellness events
and activities during this Health & Wellness Month, so
please be on the lookout for announcements regarding
those events and how you can participate. Let’s all be sure
to focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and improve
wellness, especially in these particularly stressful times. n
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