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Are you tired of constantly feeling like you’re getting crushed by deadlines and no matter how hard you work you just can’t get ahead of yourself? The truth is you can’t hustle your way to happiness. If you want to feel better, you have to learn how to ma

Olivia Vizachero


    • Dec 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 117 EPISODES

    Ivy Insights

    The Less Stressed Lawyer podcast, hosted by Olivia, is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their mindset and create a more fulfilling life. As one of Olivia's former coaching clients, I can attest to the effectiveness of her guidance and the actionable tips she provides in each episode. Whether you are a lawyer or not, this podcast offers relevant content that can be applied to various areas of life.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of knowledge and expertise that Olivia brings to each episode. Her ability to break down complex concepts into small, manageable steps makes it easy for listeners to implement positive changes in their lives. Additionally, Olivia's delivery and explanation of her wisdom is clear and relatable, making it easy for listeners to connect with her message.

    Another great aspect of The Less Stressed Lawyer podcast is the variety of topics covered. From overcoming limiting beliefs to creating a goal-driven action plan, Olivia provides a well-rounded approach to personal growth and success. Each episode offers new insights and practical tips that can be immediately implemented.

    As for the worst aspects of this podcast, it's challenging to find any significant drawbacks. However, some listeners may prefer more in-depth discussions on certain topics or crave longer episodes. Additionally, while this podcast is beneficial for lawyers and non-lawyers alike, some episodes may focus more specifically on legal profession-related challenges.

    In conclusion, The Less Stressed Lawyer podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone looking to improve their mindset and create a more fulfilling life. Olivia's expertise and relatability make her an excellent guide in navigating personal growth and success. Whether you're a lawyer or not, this podcast offers valuable content and actionable tips that can benefit listeners in all areas of life. It's a highly recommended listen that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to take control of your own happiness and success.



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    Latest episodes from The Less Stressed Lawyer

    116. Working Through Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 26:43


    Do you ever find yourself stuck in confusion, spinning your wheels and making no progress? You're not alone. Confusion is an uncomfortable emotion that many of us avoid, but learning to work through it is a game-changing skill.     Discover how to become more decisive, take action faster, and achieve better results by embracing confusion instead of running from it. I break down the process step-by-step and share real-life examples so you can put it into practice immediately.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/116

    115. When You're Feeling Frustrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 23:21


    Do you ever find yourself feeling frustrated and unsure of how to handle it? Whether it's in your personal or professional life, frustration is a common emotion that we all experience from time to time. However, while frustration can be super uncomfortable, it doesn't have to control us or dictate your actions.   Tune in this week to discover how to stop frustration from running the show. I share how to clearly identify the thoughts that are creating your frustration, and you'll learn how to focus on what you can control, in spite of any uncomfortable emotion you're currently going through.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/115

    114. When Something "Bad" Happens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 31:02


    When something doesn't go our way, it's easy to get stuck in victim mode, dwelling on the negativity and arguing with reality. But what if there was a better approach? Today, we explore how to shift into problem-solving mode by focusing on what's within your control and taking intentional action.   Tune in this week to for a step-by-step process for gaining perspective, replacing unhelpful thoughts, and making a game plan to productively move forward when life throws you a curveball. I show you how to see what's really in your control, what you need to let go of, and how to make an action plan for next time something “bad” happens in your life.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/114

    113. The Displeasure of Instant Gratification

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 23:50


    While there is pleasure to be gained in instant gratification, there's also displeasure in it. It's not all upside. When you pay close attention, you'll see that choosing temporary pleasure often leads to more negative emotions in the moment and afterwards. However, when you go through the short-term discomfort of making responsible choices, you set yourself up for success.   Join me this week as I dive into the displeasure of instant gratification and how focusing on the negative aspects of avoidant behavior can help you make better choices. You'll learn how to make instant gratification less attractive, and practical strategies for overcoming the urge for temporary pleasure so you can achieve your goals with more ease.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/113

    112. Making Your Decisions Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 21:30


    Do you ever feel paralyzed by the pressure to make the right decision? In this episode, we explore why there's actually no such thing as a universally correct choice, and how you can make your decisions right for you, instead of looking for reasons why you don't like your choices.     Tune in this week to discover how to make your decisions right for you. By focusing your mind on the reasons you decided the way you did, rather than second-guessing yourself, you can prevent regret, build lasting confidence in your judgment and revolutionize your approach to making decisions, from career moves to relationships and beyond.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/112

    111. Increasing Your Efficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 18:53


    As lawyers, our time is our most valuable asset. But too often, we let tasks drag on longer than necessary, eating up precious minutes and hours that could be spent on more important work or enjoying our personal lives. By learning how to maximize our efficiency, we can take back control of our schedules and achieve better results.     In this episode, you'll learn practical strategies for streamlining your work processes, eliminating distractions, and making the most of every minute. Whether it's responding to emails, drafting documents, or managing your daily tasks, I help you work smarter, not harder. Get ready to boost your efficiency and take your productivity to the next level.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/111

    110. The Secret to Working Less

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 21:56


    Do you feel like you're working around the clock just to keep up with client demands and stay on top of your workload? Want to know the secret to finally working less without sacrificing your productivity or client service? This episode has all the answers.     Join me as I walk you through the exact strategy I teach my clients to reduce their hours, reclaim their free time, and still excel in their legal careers. It may feel counterintuitive at first, but I promise this approach is a game-changer. Get ready to say goodbye to the endless grind and hello to a more balanced life.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/110

    109. Being Unrealistic with Your Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 18:36


    One of the biggest things lawyers struggle with is being unrealistic with their schedules. You might think it makes sense to cram as much as possible into every day, but planning inaccurately and unrealistically is actually leading to procrastination. So, it's time to stop lying to yourself about what you can really get done.     Tune in this week to discover the problem with being unrealistic when it comes to scheduling, and how to fix it. I discuss the massive impact that having an unrealistic schedule is having on your life, I show you how to see the ways you're being unrealistic around your schedule, and you'll learn how to start being realistic about how time works and what you can actually achieve.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/109

    108. Being People-Pleased

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 22:10


    How do you feel when others try to please you excessively? While being a people-pleaser can be uncomfortable, dealing with someone else's people-pleasing behavior often leads to frustration. How can recognizing and understanding the people-pleasing tendencies in others help you manage your own?     Tune in this week for a fresh perspective on people-pleasing, viewed through the lens of being on the receiving end. You know how uncomfortable it can be to be people-pleased, so let's unpack this experience from the recipient's viewpoint. By understanding this dynamic, you can better avoid falling into people-pleasing habits in the future.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/108

    107. All-or-Nothing Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 16:55


    If you identify as a perfectionist, chances are you're falling victim to all-or-nothing thinking often. Perfectionists tend to look at the world in extremes and see things as binary, black or white, this or that with no room for the grey, and this rigidity brings with it a lot of unnecessary emotional suffering.     Join me on this episode to learn examples of how all-or-nothing thinking may be showing up in your life and what happens when you habitually indulge in it. I'm showing you how to begin identifying where all-or-nothing thinking comes up for you, what the opposite of all-or-nothing thinking looks like, and the long-term benefits you'll experience when you stop this cycle.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/107

    106. Defining Clear Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 15:41


    Are you being specific enough when it comes to the results you want to create? Do you feel directionless or confused when it comes to the action you should be taking? How is failing to define clear results preventing you from achieving your full potential, and what can you do about it?   Tune in this week as I invite you to audit your life and the goals you're working towards. I'm showing you the importance of defining clear results, what happens when you fail to do so, how you might be adding confusion and indecision to the mix, and what you can do to begin making the most of the action you're taking toward your goals.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/106

    105. Perfectionist Tendencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 35:12


    Many people wrongly believe that perfectionism looks like that Type-A tendency to always be on top of things with all your ducks in a row, never a hair out of place. Maybe you resonate with this kind of perfectionism. However, I can guarantee that this isn't the only way perfectionistic tendencies are making an appearance in your life.     Listen in this week as I lay out 20 different ways perfectionistic tendencies might be showing up for you and why they cause you so much unnecessary emotional suffering. You'll hear why you must address your negative self-talk, how you might be unwittingly being perfectionistic with other people, and how to save yourself the time and stress you're currently wasting on perfectionism.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/105

    104. Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 22:58


    Where are you experiencing unnecessary drama in your life? Do you know how you might be creating an emotional rollercoaster for yourself through your behaviors? How is drama addiction showing up in your storytelling?      Join me on this episode to hear how drama addiction manifests and examples of how you might be unwittingly engaging in it. I'm showing you why telling unnecessarily dramatic stories is a problem, how to identify if you're stuck in a dramatic narrative that isn't serving you, and how to begin telling less dramatic versions of your experience.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/104

    103. Taking Time Off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 20:08


    Are you stuck in a rut at work? Do you feel drained, uninspired, or burnt out? Maybe you've toyed with the idea of taking time off, knowing it will recharge your batteries, but get hung up on the what ifs.      Join me this week as I break down the negative thoughts you might be experiencing about taking time off and show you how to change the way you're currently thinking about giving yourself a break. You'll also learn why it's worth questioning your judgments of other people taking time off, and my best practices for taking some time away from work.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/103

    102. Mixed Models

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 18:19


    Mixed models are models where you've jumbled up positive and negative components together. This is where you might have a negative thought and feeling but a positive action and result (or vice versa), and while you might have multiple models running at one time, they should never be combined, and I'm showing you why.     Listen in this week to learn why mixed models are a problem and the power of separating your models. I'm showing you how operating from mixed models keep you stuck in unnecessary emotional suffering, and how to address your mixed models so it's easier for you to achieve the things you most want.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/102

    101. How to Get Unstuck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 73:22


    Want to know how to get unstuck? Whatever you're stuck with, whether it's your time, money, making an investment, or anything else, I've got you covered in today's episode because I recently recorded a masterclass on exactly how to get unstuck.   Discover 10 obstacles that are stopping you from making progress on your goals, and the 10 specific solutions to help you get unstuck. Wherever you're stuck, whether it's in your career, your business, or in your relationships, I'm giving you behind-the-scenes access to a masterclass that will be pivotal in getting you unstuck.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/101

    My Backstory, Lawyers Only & The Invitation of a Lifetime

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 86:35


    In honor of the 100th episode of The Less Stressed Lawyer podcast, I'm walking you through my backstory of why I decided to make the shift from attorney to coach, the impact coaching has had on my life, and something exciting that I've had in the works since 2017.   Join me this week as we celebrate the huge milestone of reaching 100 podcast episodes! You'll learn how I always knew I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney, why I struggled to perform in Big Law, how my life is unrecognizable now compared to just a few years ago, and the invitation of a lifetime that I'm offering you right now.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/100

    99. Great Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 41:12


    There are many reasons we suffer emotionally, but one of the most common sources of emotional suffering comes from the expectations that we have. So, what is the easiest and most effective way of reducing our suffering? We change our expectations.   Tune in this week to discover how changing your expectations will help you feel better in your life. You'll learn how great expectations are disrupting your happiness, and I share how to reduce your emotional suffering by better aligning your expectations in a more helpful way.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/99

    98. Mirror Judgments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 33:56


    Mirror judgments have come up on the podcast before, but I'm diving deeper in today's episode. A mirror judgment is a judgment that you have about another person that you also have of yourself. So, you judge a person for something and then subconsciously, you're judging yourself for it at the same time.    Tune in this week as I break down what a mirror judgment is, teach why it's important to identify them, and show you what to do with your mirror judgments. You'll learn how to spot mirror judgments when they come up for you, and most importantly, you'll discover how to get out of this place of judging both yourself and other people.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/98

    97. Helping Yourself First

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 23:45


    Something I've noticed about humans is that, oftentimes, they aren't willing to help themselves first. It's great that we live in a world where you can ask for help when you're having a problem, but have you ever stopped to consider whether you're helping yourself first?   Tune in this week to start committing to helping yourself first. You have to be the person most willing to solve your problems, and you'll learn today why other people don't have the long-term solution to your problems, and I show you what you need to do to help yourself first and create meaningful change in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/97

    96. Committing to the Finish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 18:36


    Committing to the finish makes a massive difference in how you approach your goals and pursue the life you want to live. I watch too many people make lavish plans and deeply commit to getting started on them, feeling excited and motivated to take consistent action, until things don't go exactly as they'd expected.   Tune in this week to discover how to start committing to the finish. I discuss the problem with telling yourself you're ‘trying', share why you're struggling to fully commit yourself until the finish, and you'll learn how to pursue your goals from a place of being fully committed to the finish.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/96

    95. The Sliding Doors Fallacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 18:48


    When you're making a decision, you're confronted with the options available to you. You make a choice, and as time unfolds, you see the consequences of your decisions. However, what I often see people doing is picking apart their decisions before they make them, looking for all the potential issues that could arise from their choice. In doing this, they create an alternate reality where the option that they didn't choose would have led to better outcomes. This is the Sliding Doors Fallacy at work. This week, you'll learn how to stop punishing yourself by wondering how different things in your life could look.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/95

    94. Thinking It's Easier for Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 24:14


    Of all the lies I notice my clients telling themselves, one stands out to me. They look at other people and think that whatever they're dealing with, they're uniquely situated, and it's easier for them. This came up recently when I was coaching on time management and my client said, “Isn't it just easy for some people?”   Tune in this week to discover the problem with thinking, “It's easier for them…” and how to see why this isn't actually true. I'm showing you the real difference between you and those who are more successful than you or better in a specific area, and you'll learn how to see what you can do moving forward to level the playing field.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/94

    93. Getting Into It

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 20:52


    When you're in a situation you don't like, it's normal to look for the faults and focus on all the negativity. But you have two other options available here: get out of it, or get into it. Getting into it may take more effort than just going with the flow, but it truly changes everything and allows you to create a life you truly love.   If you're in a romantic relationship that doesn't feel like it's working right now, you're in a challenging friendship, or you are having difficulty at work and you don't want to just quit, tune in this week to learn how to get into it and make a concerted effort to have a positive influence over the world around you. You'll be amazed at what you can create for yourself when you get into it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/93

    92. Being Deserving (Entitlement & Unworthiness)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 23:59


    The idea of being deserving is a topic that comes up often in my coaching calls. From what I've observed, using the thought framework of whether or not we're deserving of what we want is completely unhelpful and overcomplicated, so I'm offering you a new way to approach whatever it is you desire most.   Join me on this episode to hear the two different ways most people struggle with the idea of being deserving, and how to start auditing your relationship with deserving energy. I'm sharing examples of how both entitlement and unworthiness manifest in your life, and my top tips for creating an empowering experience for yourself as you go after what you want.    Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/92

    91. It's All Happening For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 23:27


    The thoughts we think really do matter, and they have the power to transform our experience of anything in our lives. Whatever you're going through right now, you have the ability to think to yourself, “This is happening for me…” and when you do, you can approach your problems with a whole new perspective.   Discover how this one thought can totally transform your experience of what you perceive to be a negative situation. I'm showing you how to spot where you need to think more thoughts like this, and giving you everything you need to get positive results out of any situation you're dealing with.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/91

    90. Giving Yourself Permission To Want & Have More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 39:38


    Nobody is going to give you permission to set big goals, to chase big dreams, and to live an over-the-top life. Nobody is going to tell you it's OK for you to want and have more for your life; you have to give that permission to yourself. You don't have to need something to go after it, you can chase a dream simply because you want to, and I'm showing you how this week.   If you know you want more for your life, but you are hesitating to go after it, this episode is for you. This week, I show you why you need to give yourself permission to want and have more and what needs to change in order for you to pursue a life you truly love. Discover why up-leveling is available to you right now and how to stop tolerating parts of your life you don't love and start truly loving your life.      Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/90

    89. How to Develop Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 94:04


    Most people think of business development as a massive challenge. However, that's just because they never learned how to create clients and money on demand. So, if you want to develop a stronger, more profitable business, this is a must-listen episode.   Tune in this week to dive deep into business development. I'm sharing exactly what you need to do to create a thriving business, a blueprint for developing your business effectively, and you'll learn tons of practical tips and strategies that you can go implement in your own business right now!   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/89

    88. In With The New Year (A 2023 Review & 2024 Planning Session)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 29:51


    You might think it's too late to set your intentions and figure out a plan for 2024, however, now is the perfect time to kick your year into action. It's a New Year, we're back at it after a break, and today, I'm walking you through an evaluation of 2023 and setting you up for achieving your goals in 2024.   Tune in this week to review, reset, and focus your attention for the year ahead. You'll learn how to perform a comprehensive evaluation of 2023, and I'm showing you how to decide what you want to leave behind, what you want to take with you, and how you want to do things differently in the coming year.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/88

    87. Hope (Is Not a Strategy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 30:51


    The holidays are a time of hope, but there are some hard truths about hope that we need to discuss. Contrary to what you might believe, hope is not a helpful emotion. If you're spending this season hoping and wishing for something different in your life, this is not a strategy, it isn't serving you, and it's time to try something else.   Tune in this week to discover why hope is not a strategy, how it has you relinquishing responsibility, and why operating from hope isn't going to bring what you want into your life. Discover why hope doesn't create results, how to see where you're stuck in the emotion of hope, and how to start operating from more empowering emotions that will help you actually create your desired results.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/87

    86. Frustration

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 26:00


    Frustration is an emotion we all experience, but you have more power and influence over it than you realize. When you can see how you're creating your own experience of frustration through the thoughts you're consciously deciding to think, then you can begin taking the steps required to move past frustration and start getting things done.   Tune in this week to discover what you can do to ease your frustration about anything in your life. I show you how to separate your thoughts and feelings of frustration from the facts of your situation, and how to start easing your feelings of frustration while creating the emotional experience you actually want, without needing to change anything external in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelessstressedlawyer.com/86

    85. The Process of Creating a Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 44:59


    Is creating processes in your life something you struggle with? If so, you're not alone. When I experience confusion, I tend to shut down and stop taking action. If you find it impossible to get started, or you feel overwhelmed by the idea that you might end up doing things wrong and you just want someone to tell you exactly what to do, this episode is exactly what you need.   Tune in this week to discover why you are feeling overwhelmed and confused when it comes to taking action in your life and how having a process in place can help. I'm showing you my process for creating a process, so you can move forward, figure things out on your own, and break free from the confusion that's keeping you stuck.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/85

    84. Perfect vs Imperfect Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 37:31


    Would you say you struggle to focus? Do you find yourself chasing the kind of laser focus that has you devoting all your attention to one thing? There are two different types of focusing that we engage in, but a lack of either one isn't the huge problem you may think it is.   Join me this week to learn the difference between perfect and imperfect focus and how to see which one you engage in. I'm showing you what each type of focus looks like in action, why imperfect focus isn't a problem, and how to course correct when you notice yourself getting distracted.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/84

    83. Caring What Other People Think (Part 2) – How to Stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 31:58


    Last week, you learned how much it's costing you when you're stuck in caring about what other people think. Now you understand the negative impact of worrying about the opinions of others, we're diving into how to stop caring about what they think, whether that's their thoughts about you, or their thoughts about anything else.   Tune in this week to learn a framework for letting go of your worries about what other people think. I show you why you care about other people's opinions in the first place, two truths you need to start accepting right now, and how to start reframing the way you think about other people's thoughts and opinions.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/83

    82. Caring About What Other People Think (Part 1) - What It Costs You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 26:50


    Are you one of those people that cares deeply about what other people think of you? There is a massive cost to being preoccupied with other people's opinions about who you are and what you're doing. But by the end of this episode, you'll learn how to start identifying the judgments you think people have about you, what these worries are costing you, and how to begin laying the foundations to stop caring about what other people think, so you can live the fulfilling, enjoyable life you really want.    Be sure to come back for part two where I'll be teaching you a practical framework to help you stop caring about what other people think.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/82

    81. Needing to Get Closure (And How You Actually Don't)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 18:40


    We often think we need closure on a situation like it's a vital part of the human experience. But needing closure is just a thought you've practiced on repeat your whole life, and now, it's time to understand the truth about it and learn why you don't actually need it.    Tune in this week to discover the truth about needing to get closure, and why you don't actually need closure from anyone else. I'm showing you why closure is a matter of your thoughts, not your conversations with others, and if you still want closure, I'm showing you how to give yourself what you're craving.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/81

    80. Email Inbox Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 36:59


    When you unpack your thoughts about your email inbox, what comes up? Just looking at your inbox can be really overwhelming, and there are some common mistakes a lot of people make. But there are some best practices I always suggest to my clients when it comes to managing their email inboxes, and I'm bringing them to the podcast this week.   If you're ready to create a different experience of looking at your inbox, tune in this week for some valuable email inbox insights. I share practical strategies for making your inbox look how you want it to, the problem with working towards inbox zero, and I'm giving you tons of tips for keeping your inbox functional and organized in a way that works for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/80

    79. Can't Thinking, Avoidant Behavior & Reward Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 15:38


    When you're faced with big projects and decisions in your work, you'll inevitably encounter resistance. You're thinking you can't handle what's in front of you, and this leads to avoidant behavior. We often think we can't force ourselves to do things. But the truth is, you literally can force yourself to do hard things, and that's where the reward systems piece comes in.   Tune in this week to discover the problem with can't thinking, how it leads to avoidant behavior, and why the solution lies in how you reward yourself. I'm discussing why you can always force yourself to do the difficult things, and how to change your thoughts so you can get things done and stop avoiding life, without needing to force yourself.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/79

    78. My Time Management Masterclass

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 83:30


    I recently hosted a time management masterclass with almost 1,000 people in attendance. The feedback was incredible, and the content was so valuable that I have decided to share it here on the podcast this week. If you have ever wondered what it is like to work with me personally and how the stuff I share in these formats differs from the podcast, this episode provides a glimpse into both.    Tune in this week for a masterclass on everything you need to know about managing your time. I'm sharing how to start working on your mindset around your time, some of the common mistakes lawyers make when planning and scheduling, and three key actionable steps you can implement right now to manage your time more effectively.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/78

    77. Doing “Big” Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 23:12


    Have you ever had something big you know you needed to do, but you didn't take the steps required to move forward as quickly as you should? Thinking of and labeling a decision or an action as big has the unintended consequence of bringing up resistance to tackling it.    Tune in this week to discover how to start doing “Big” things. I'm discussing why labeling decisions as big often prevents us from taking action on them, and I'm showing you what you can do to start “Small” and begin making real intentional progress on any decision or change you're avoiding.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/77

    76. Dealing With Procrastinators

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 47:33


    If you yourself aren't a procrastinator but you find yourself constantly having to mitigate for other people's tendency to procrastinate, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Chances are, if you don't struggle with time management, you're dealing with people who do, and it's a huge source of frustration.   Discover how to deal with procrastinators. I'm showing you how to dial down your frustration with other people's poor time management, giving you a new way to think and feel about the people you work with, and sharing a specific framework for working with people who struggle to manage their time effectively and meet the deadlines set for them.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/76

    75. Chronic Consumption Mode & The Proper Process of Learning New Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 28:29


    One of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to learning new things is staying stuck in chronic consumption mode. They want to avoid the messiness of learning new things, so they keep reading, listening, and watching instead of getting out there and trying.   Discover where you might be in chronic consumption mode and how that's keeping you stuck. I show you how just consuming information keeps you confused and tolerating problems, and share the details of the proper process for learning new things and moving forward with what you're learning.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/75

    74. The Messiness of Learning Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 31:09


    If you struggle with time management or learning anything new, you need to prepare yourself, it's going to be messy. If you're a perfectionist, this can feel like the worst possible news. However, when you begin to accept the chaos of trying something new and learn how to manage the mess, then you can really start making progress.   Discover how to make peace with the messiness of learning something new. I show you how to see what you're missing out on by avoiding the messiness of learning and growth and give you my tips for getting started and making progress despite the potential for messiness.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/74

    73. Asking For Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 28:27


    How do you feel about asking for help? If you find yourself choosing to wear the badge of honor that you did it alone rather than asking for help to make things a little easier, today's episode is going to make a huge impact on the way you work.   Discover what it really looks like to be a gracious recipient of help. I show you how to get clear on your judgments around asking for help, and give you two things you can start practicing right now to become better at asking for and receiving help in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/73

    72. How to Develop Confidence & Feel Better About Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 28:40


    Discover my process for helping you feel better about who you are and what you have to offer. I discuss how your brain is always looking for reasons that you aren't good enough, even when you've done nothing wrong, and show you how to transform the way you think about yourself and show up day to day.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/72

    71. The F*ck It Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 28:18


    We're in August now, and some people think at this point that the year is pretty much over. If you're feeling that way, it's time to ask yourself if you've really created what you wanted for this year, or whether you've just reached the point where you're saying f*ck it, and giving up until next year. I call this, The F*ck It Point.   Tune in this week to learn all about the F*ck It Point. I teach you how to get granular and see the point where you decide, either consciously or unconsciously, not to follow through on what you said you were going to do, and I show you how to make a new decision and actually follow through on it.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/71

    70. Other-Oriented Perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 24:23


    We've spoken on the podcast about perfectionism before, but only as it relates to perfectionism directed at yourself. If you're a perfectionist towards yourself, you almost certainly direct your perfectionism toward others, expecting them to be perfect too.   Tune in this week to see how you may be indulging in other-oriented perfectionism. I share why you're probably unaware you're directing your perfectionism toward others, how to start spotting it, and the transformation that's available when you begin shifting your thinking and expectations when it comes to other people.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/70

    69. The Labels You Assign Other People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 27:39


    What does it mean to assign a label to someone? Labels are just thoughts or judgments that we have about other people and a characteristic that we believe they exhibit. This sounds harmless, but assigning other people labels isn't always helpful, and in this week's episode, I'm showing you why.   Discover how to create some awareness around the labels you assign to other people. I'm discussing why these thoughts about the people in your life aren't indisputable facts, and I'm showing you how to workshop these thoughts so you can see the negative results they're creating in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/69

    68. But Are You Free? (The Most Important Question You Can Ask Yourself)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 22:24


    I have created a life of freedom. That doesn't mean I have no obligations, but I'm happy about everything I have to do, and everything I get to do. So, this brings me to the most important question that anyone can ever ask themselves: but are you free?   Discover why the question, “But are you free?” is so important. I share times in my life when I haven't felt free, what true freedom means to me, and how to question yourself so you can change the way you think, feel, and act toward creating the result of more freedom.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/68

    67. Setting Money Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 33:18


    Discover what's stopping you from setting money goals, and what you can do about it. I share some of the most common excuses I hear for not setting intentional goals around charging, saving, spending, and investing, and show you a system for setting money goals that move you forward.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/67

    66. Shame Around Spending Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 27:34


    Money gets a bad rap. We hear phrases like, “Money doesn't buy happiness.” However, money buys a lot of things that make happiness and transformation more easily attainable, like different experiences, freedom, and support that you might not otherwise have. So, if you have shame around spending money to improve your life, this episode is for you.   Discover why you have shame around spending money. I'm discussing the thoughts that lead to a sense of shame when it comes to spending on yourself, and I'm showing you how to identify the root of these thoughts, so you can begin dismantling the shame or guilt you feel about spending your money on the things you want.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com/66

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