Why Your Brain Needs Creative Rest (and What That Actually Looks Like)

Why Your Brain Needs Creative Rest (and What That Actually Looks Like)

The kind of work lawyers do requires deep, effortful thinking — the kind of always-on thinking that can easily deplete cognitive resources. Continuing her series on the connection between creativity and productivity, Karen Skinner explains why lawyers need creative rest. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal [https://www.answeringlegal.com]. Adapted from an article by Karen Skinner [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/author/karen-skinner/]. Click here [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/why-your-lawyer-brain-needs-creative-rest/] to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/] for more really good ideas.

The Hotel California: How You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Law Firm

Most associates don’t think about their exit strategy until they’re running for the door. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal [https://www.answeringlegal.com]. Adapted from an article by Jenny Leon [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/author/jenny-leon/]. Click here [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/hotel-california-how-to-know-when-its-time-to-leave-your-law-firm/] to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/] for more really good ideas.

Seize the Scaffolding: Why Law Firm Growth Still Depends on Getting the Basics Right

Layering more tools — including AI — on top of a fragmented law firm MarTech infrastructure does not accelerate growth; it compounds the underlying problems. Instead of asking, “What should we add next?” ask, “What must we fix first?” This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal [https://www.answeringlegal.com]. Adapted from an article by Zena Applebaum [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/author/zena-applebaum/]. Click here [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/law-firm-martech-integration-basics/] to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/] for more really good ideas.

Micro-Recovery: 5 Small, Realistic Ways to Reduce Stress During a Busy Workday

When your day is driven by deadlines, client demands and constant communication, wellness can start to feel like one more thing on the to-do list. Jamie Spannhake shares five achievable strategies for how to reset and reduce stress. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal [https://www.answeringlegal.com]. Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/author/jamie-spannhake/]. Click here [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/micro-recoveries-5-ways-to-reduce-stress-during-a-busy-workday/] to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/] for more really good ideas.

Microsoft Word Tips for Lawyers: Three Ways to Make Word Work Better

Microsoft Word tips for lawyers who spend time editing, formatting and tweaking long documents. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal [https://www.answeringlegal.com]. Adapted from an article by Ben Schorr [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/author/ben-m-schorr/]. Click here [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/three-microsoft-word-tips-for-lawyers/] to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work [https://www.attorneyatwork.com/] for more really good ideas.