Stress management, particularly in highly demanding careers such as law, continues to be a subject of discussion among professionals worldwide. During ALM Global’s General Council Conference East in New York City, Sheila Robinson-Kiss, CEO of Rebalancing America and Beyond, underscored the importance of scheduling to mitigate daily pressures and foster resilience amongst lawyers.
Robinson-Kiss turned conventional wisdom on its head and prompted attendees to rethink their approach towards work-related stress during her keynote session titled “Getting Past Overwhelmed: A Toolkit for Navigating Stress, Unpredictability and Transitions in the Legal Profession.” Details of the session highlight the pivotal role that effective scheduling can play in lawyers’ lives, deeming it the essential tool for stress management.
Robinson-Kiss pointed out unhealthy habits that are often overlooked, such as skipping lunch. She advocated for prioritization and decision making as crucial aspects of tackling such habits. Counteracting these stress-inducing habits requires lawyers to make significant lifestyle changes and strive towards balancing their personal and professional responsibilities.