Do you all ever feel like your work in law is just... consuming your personal life, too? I didn't even really realize it until I sat down to catch up with a friend and realized that I've missed out on two months of life and some important events. Any advice on how to restore a decent work-life-balance after burying yourself in work?

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Yes. Even when I’m slow, I’m worried about work. When I’m busy, I’m overwhelmed. No advice. I’m still learning 5 years in and will likely stop practicing at some point.

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Yup and all you know how to talk about it work. Not convinced it’s a curable affliction. At least I certainly haven’t figured it out yet.

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Great question and something I (still) struggle with too. I try to take a week vacation every year and NOT bring my firm laptop. I try to do at least 1-2 non- legal related social events a week even if it’s just a coffee or lunch. Also, when the rare lulls come, take full advantage of them. It’s really hard to establish boundaries because in many ways we give them up (esp. in litigation) but I do try to not work or email on Sundays unless it’s 100% necessary and can’t wait. Also, talking on the phone - not just texting - weekly with family/friends helps too. Getting outside when you can. Just some little things I try to do 🤷🏼‍♀️

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