A pledge campaign organized by the American Bar Association’s Working Group to Advance Well-Being in the Legal Profession has over 60 legal-employer signatories. Has your law firm or other legal employer signed the Well-Being pledge? Read more about it here: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2019/01/10/attorney-well-being-its-not-a-fad-its-a-movement/?slreturn=20190506153648.
Turning to substances like alcohol is an unfortunately common way that attorneys cope with stress. This is why programs like the one above typically focus on combating substance abuse. While this is an important front in the campaign to promote better health in the legal profession, it is not the only battle that needs fighting.
The sedentary nature of the legal profession can lead to problems like obesity, diabetes, chronic pain, and physical dysfunction. And with exercise also being a proven method of combating stress and anxiety, a physical exercise regimen is therefore a critical component of an attorney wellness program.
Email lawandmotionfitness@gmail.com to learn more about implementing a physical fitness program that can not only put you on a path of better self-care but also fits into your busy schedule.