that holds no emotional charge . For example , observe how many blue items you see in the room , or what state license plates you see while in traffic . Engaging neutral yet directed thoughts helps to close Saboteur , and it primes Sage to be unlocked in the next step .
Engage Your Sage : Now , spend the last minute engaging your Sage through curiosity . Come up with two to five things you could do in the next hour to reduce your stress . Maybe your Sage suggests pausing for a deep breath once per hour , delegating or deleting unimportant tasks , and finding three things to be fully grateful for right now . Whatever it says , allow all ideas to flow without judging them . At the end of your minute , commit to one of the Sage suggestions you imagined .
This simple three minute tool can be practiced anywhere , and the more often you practice , the greater stress reduction you ’ ll experience .
Beyond Stress Reduction
Directing your brain with activities like this has farreaching results and has helped hard-working folks decrease stress , reclaim precious time , eliminate overthinking , improve marriage relationships , and promote deeper presence during valued family time . These tangible results showcase the power of moving intentionally from Saboteur to Sage . Your well-being depends on you making new choices amid stressful and demanding work .
Embracing a Ten Percent Less Stressful Life
Even with that simple three minute exercise , you ’ re starting to rewire thought patterns and build your mental fitness . Just like physical exercises build muscles , brain exercises build mental well-being . Each time you become aware of Saboteur thoughts and actively choose to respond in a new way , you ’ re building mental muscle . Increased mental fitness leads to greater professional success and personal well-being , allowing you to continue the noble pursuit of justice without burning out .
Bloomberg Law , Analysis : Attorney Well-Being Declines , With Burnout on the Rise . Bloomberg Law News . ( 2021 , December 8 ), https :// news . bloomberglaw . com / bloomberglaw-analysis / analysis-attorney-burnout-abating-but-notextinguished
Kelly Abanda , M . A . is a neuroscience-based coach specializing in Positive Intelligence ( PQ ) ™ . She teaches individuals and teams to use neuroscience for greater happiness and productivity . Based in St . Petersburg , she runs Design Your Detour , a coaching and facilitation agency . Discover your unique Saboteurs — email hello @ designyourdetour . com to get a complimentary online Assessment and mini-coaching session
1 . Laurence Geist , 8 Warning Signs of Lawyer Burnout and What To Do About It , OneLegal ( Dec . 13 , 2021 ), available at https :// www . onelegal . com / blog / lawyer-burnout /
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