Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work? That you simply cannot handle any more? That although you had loved your profession, now you are feeling tired of it and are getting frustrated? Have your felt burned out?

Have you ever felt that you were not as good as other people think you are? Have you ever doubted your abilities to achieve what you already have? Do you see yourself as unworthy or not good at what you do, even though others think you are? Have you ever felt you didn't belong? Or even, "what am I doing here?" I know I have struggled with some of those thoughts. This is often labeled as "imposter syndrome." If you have ever felt that way, trust me, you are not alone.

We are all learning the benefits of healthy nutrition. We want to look and feel our best. But even more, clean nutrition can improve our health, mood, energy, sleep and confidence levels.

Three years ago, I started a journey on clean nutrition. I found it really made a tremendous difference for me. I had more energy and mental clarity. I slept better and attained a health weight. I felt emotionally more stable and happier, lighter. While not a nutritionist or physician, I have coached some other people in nutrition, and some of the changes we made have really worked for them as well.

One of the most powerful facets of our personality are the lessons we have learned and the feelings we’ve developed from our past experiences. Some of these are helpful, many are not. Often we are blind to them.

CAN WE BE TRULY HAPPY AS ATTORNEYS?

A recent Washington Post article was entitled “Want to be happy? Then don’t be a lawyer.” Is it possible to be truly happy as an attorney? Are you fulfilled, and do you find enjoyment in your work? If not, how can we change that?

Do you ever worry that you might fail at something in your law practice? Do you ever feel that your fear of failing at something hampers your success? Or causes you stress?

As the New Year has started, we can reflect on where we are and where we are headed. Have you ever felt confused or lost? Or trying to figure out how to get there? Have you felt frustrated and wondering why? Have you felt stressed? Would it be good to ask for support but are unsure who to ask or how to ask?

Do you ever think about how you want your friends and family to remember you when you are no longer with them? How would you feel? How would you behave differently?

Too often, we just churn through life, nose to the grindstone, trying to be productive and successful, perhaps accumulating financial rewards. But sometimes, we are not yet living our life how we want to be remembered.

Do you ever think about spending time networking? Are you uncomfortable talking with strangers or need more time to network? Is your practice strong enough that you do not need to invest time and energy in networking?

One of the most powerful facets of our personality are the lessons we have learned and the feelings we’ve developed from our past experiences. Some of these are helpful, many are not. Often we are blind to them.