WANT TO BE A GREAT ATTORNEY? PEER REVIEWED STUDY SHOWS MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE IS KEY:
- “Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective at reducing mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression, psychological stress, and anxiety than medication or cognitive behavior therapy”
- “…the thermogenic hypothesis looks at increases in body temperature as a cause for improved mood.”
- Several other studies support findings of the many positive benefits of exercise
Confidential & Personal Well-Being guidance through Education, Encouragement, Supportive Accountability, and Motivation
FROM ONE ATTORNEY TO ANOTHER, IF YOU’RE:
- Tired?
- Out of shape?
- Stressed out?
- Wanting to feel better in general?
- Wanting to stay mentally sharp?
- Running on empty?
- Looking for a better chance to get ahead?
- Looking to increase your energy?
YOU CAN NO LONGER AFFORD TO IGNORE YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
NO TIME FOR FITNESS? NO PROBLEM.
- Recommendations aren’t made around adding or finding lots of extra time to do things. Instead, you will receive realistic, helpful improvements that fit into your busy lifestyle and schedule.
- Taking small steps that add up over time makes things easier. And you don’t have to abandon the things you love to do (or eat).
- Having a highly educated, supportive person on your side, providing you with top-of-the-line supportive accountability makes things even easier. The one-on-one connection will give you the motivation you need to stay on track.
MAKE A DECISION TO IMPROVE YOUR WELL-BEING
Potential risks of not taking action may include…
Debilitating emotional issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Decreased cognitive abilities
- Fatigue
Physical issues associated with the sedentary nature of legal work
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- Acute/Chronic muscle pain
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
Attempts at self-medication
- Drug addiction
- Binge drinking
- Alcoholism
Reduction in cognitive functioning
- Changes in the structure and function of the brain
- Memory loss
- Decrease in cognitive learning capabilities
- Decrease in problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Loss of promotions or clients
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POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING:
ATTORNEYS
- Increased productivity
- Increased engagement
- Decreased stress
- Decreased burnout
- Decreased fatigue
- Increased health overall
- Increased Energy
- More Time with Family & Friends
- Maintain mental sharpness = Less mistakes
LAW FIRMS
- Increased productivity
- Reduced employee turnover
- Reduced employee recruitment costs
- Lower health insurance costs for the firm
- Helps attract more talented employees
- Can increase law firm’s profits due to healthier, more productive employees
- Healthier/better attorneys increase client retention
“Attorneys have unique challenges, and as a licensed attorney, I understand that.”
– Tom Margolis, Owner of Attorney Health & Well-Being Consultants
Tom has 14 years of proven success as a certified Medical Exercise Specialist, Personal Trainer, and Fitness Counselor working with clients from all walks of life who presented many different lifestyle, physical, and psychological challenges.
Many studies have shown that exercise and movement can be highly effective in reducing depression and anxiety. Exercise also has been shown to improve cognitive function, elevate mood, increase energy, and improve sleep – among many other positive benefits.
One aspect of health & well-being: The importance of movement.
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis:
“Every little movement, therefore, can accumulate over time into a sustainable weight-loss solution, which in turn can influence overall health and well-being. This means that individuals can make small choices each day to improve their health and counteract the deadly impacts of prolonged sitting.”
-The Occupational Risks of the Practice of Law (Report of the Virginia State Bar President’s Special Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, May 2019, p.13.)
“Maintaining well-being is an aspect of maintaining competence to represent clients.”
– Recent amendment to Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct
Taking care of yourself is a strength, and can make you an even better attorney. Overall well-being can be enhanced both mentally and physically despite work schedule constraints. With education, support, accountability and motivation, any legal professional can learn to make beneficial changes.
Our Approach to Wellness
Standard approaches to health and wellness don’t work for most people … especially lawyers. What works? A back to basics, common sense approach that is:
Balanced
Simple
Practical
Achievable
Supportive Accountability