Well-Being Week in Law, May 3-7
Too many lawyers and their support teams aren’t thriving. It’s time to take action. Well-Being Week In Law (WWIL) is one way to do so. You’re invited to join organizations across the legal profession to lead and participate in activities that promote health and happiness across the legal profession.
Join us and the Institute for Well-Being in Law! #wellbeingweekinlaw
DAILY SCHEDULE
Monday, May 3: Stay Strong
Physical Well-Being. Striving for regular activity, good diet and nutrition, enough sleep and recovery. Limit addictive substances and seek help for physical health when needed.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
12:00 PM: @Clubhouse Chat with Heidi Alexander, Director of Mass SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being and Bree Buchanan, President of the Institute for Lawyer Well-Being in Law
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Coffee Break with Alice Braunstein, Tracy Galloway, and Shawn Healy. Co-sponsored by the MBA Well-Being Committee. Click here to register (same link for all five days).
3:00 PM: Daily Meditation with Mindfulness In Law Society (MILS Mindful Monday). Click here to join.
Tuesday, May 4: Align
Spiritual Well-Being. Cultivating a sense of meaning and purpose in work and life. Aligning our work and lives with our values, goals, and interests.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Daily Meditation with Mindfulness in Law Society and Brenda Fingold (MILS Mindful Pause). Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Coffee Break with Robert Plotkin, Bernardo Cuadra, and Maida Wassermann. Co-sponsored by the MBA Well-Being Committee. Click here to register (same link for all five days).
5:00 - 6:30 PM: MBA: Well-Being Week in Law: Addressing Addiction, Stigma and Recovery in the Legal Community
Postponed to June in light of recent events: Amplifying Unheard Voices Program: Perspectives of Trans and Gender Nonconforming Attorneys, Organizers and Advocates of Color (Co-Sponsored with BBA, MA Access to Justice Commission, and certain Affinity Bars)
Wednesday, May 5: Engage and Grow
Career & Intellectual Well-Being. Seeking personal satisfaction, continuous learning and growth in our professional and personal lives, and financial stability. Engaging in creative or intellectually challenging activities that foster ongoing development and monitoring cognitive wellness.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Coffee Break with MyShawndria Ward, Marianne LeBlanc, and Hannah Jellinek. Co-sponsored by the MBA Well-Being Committee. Click here to register (same link for all five days).
3:30 - 4:30 PM: Institute for Well-Being in Law: Radical Candor: Kick Ass at Work While Embracing Your Humanity. Candor Coach Melissa Andrada who is trained in Kim Scott’s “Radical Candor” approach to providing honest, direct feedback in human ways. (Sponsored by Cozen O’Conner). Register here.
5 PM: Daily Meditation with Mindfulness In Law Society (MILS Wakeful Wednesday). Click here to join.
Thursday, May 6: Connect
Social Well-Being. Building connection, belonging, and a reliable support network. It is contributing to our groups and communities. Below are some things you can do today to start building positive connections.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
9:00 - 9:20 AM: Daily Meditation with Mindfulness In Law Society and Laurie Cappello, Director Well-Being, Mintz. Click here to join.
Meeting number: 185 726 3635
Meeting password: VPr5HNWhY43
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Coffee Break Judge Angel Kelley, Marc Moccia, and Ruth Adeyinka. Co-sponsored by the MBA Well-Being Committee. Click here to register (same link for all five days).
Friday, May 7: Feel Well
Emotional Well-Being. Valuing emotions. Developing an ability to identify and manage emotions for health, to achieve goals, and to inform decisions. Seeking help for mental health when needed.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
9:00 - 9:30 AM: Yoga with Tracey Meyers, Clinician, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. Click here to register.
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Power Up: Practice Approaches for Accessing and Maintaining Energy and Engagement by Ask What Matters?!
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Coffee Break with Amy Mariani, Charu Verma, and Jason Armiger. Co-sponsored by the MBA Well-Being Committee. Click here to register (same link for all five days).
3:30 - 4:30 PM: Institute for Well-Being in Law: Performance Psychology in Law: How High-Achievers Can Productively Channel Their Energy Like Elite Athletes with Dr. Gloria Park. Register here.
