In this article, Dr. Catherine Sykes explores how high standards in high-achieving professionals can mask unprocessed stress. She unpacks the “injustice wound,” a subtle emotional pattern tied to early experiences of conditional love and unmet needs, and offers insight into how greater self-awareness can help professionals maintain their drive without the hidden toll.
Legal wellbeing initiatives must go beyond yoga, Nikki Alderson explores real solutions to burnout, overload, and creating lasting change in the profession.
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Burnout is real, but it’s not inevitable. In this article from Vikki Pratley learn how legal leaders can prevent it and lead real change.
In this article from Cath Brown of Skilful Conversations she explores the topics barristers and solicitors bring to coaching…and the solutions they have found that might work for you too.
Burnout isn’t new in law—but talking about it is. Dr Catherine Sykes answers 3 common questions.
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Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on how Netflix’s Adolescence has sparked a nationwide debate on the impact of online radicalisation in young men, misogynist sub-culture and critical legal questions about juvenile justice.
Jessica Rowson of Oakwood Solicitors reports on New research by BUPA which has revealed that two in five (43%) of working men would like to see more mental health support within the workplace from employers.
Struggling with procrastination? It’s not just about time management—it’s linked to perfectionism, fear of failure, and even stress or anxiety. LawCare explores why we procrastinate, how it affects us, and practical strategies to overcome it. Learn how to take control, boost productivity, and improve wellbeing.
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In this piece Dr Catherine Sykes considers recent research by academics in the US about suicide ideation and how it is a significant issue in the legal profession due to existing mental health challenges.
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on recent findings from the 2024 UK Judicial Attitude Survey UK which found that judges are raising urgent concerns over rising threats to their safety, increasing stress levels, and workplace bullying. With it commented that morale declines and case backlogs grow, the future of the UK justice system hangs in the balance.
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