May 9, 2019
In this week’s episode, I talk about “5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life” by Bill Eddy, a lawyer and a therapist.
In the book he goes into detail about high-conflict personality (“HCP”) types that are the source of many of the most intense relationship conflicts experienced by attorneys.
If you think...
Apr 25, 2019
In this week's episode, I talk about how I use routines to manage my morning anxiety.
We have all experienced it: your alarm goes off in the morning and your body fills with dread, anxiety and worry about everything that happened yesterday and everything that is going to happen today.
This carries on throughout the day...
Apr 18, 2019
In this week's episode, I discuss why identifying your case as your "baby" can trigger your primal fight or flight response any time that "baby" is threatened.
99% of the time, this new case is not a special snowflake, not going to change the world and is not your "baby" to save.
If the case is your baby, every threat...
Apr 11, 2019
In this week's episode, I talk about three main reasons why criticism leads to beliefs that cause such intense negative emotion. The fear of losing your tribe, fear of failure and fear of punishment is engrained in us by our biology, traditional educational system and our respective upbringings.
I discuss how I...
Apr 4, 2019
I am happy to report that my goal of reading one book per month has been successful so far.
Studies have shown that reading can reduce stress, increase focus and increase analytical thinking. It's a wonderful mindfulness tool and I try to set aside at least 30 minutes per day to just sit and read.
In this week's...