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What’s in the March 2016 NWLawyer

The March 2016 issue of NWLawyer is out, and we’ve got some great articles to share with you.

I Survived Law School Debt — and You Can, Too

Sitting on my ancient sagging couch, listening to the police sirens going by, I stared at the pile of loan papers in front of me and felt hopeless. How had I possibly reached a point where I was $68K in student loan debt?

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Your Winter Action Plan for Beating the Holiday Blues

The WSBA’s psychologist Dan Crystal offers a few simple tips to ward off the Grinch inside you this holiday season. WSBA psychologist Dan Crystal offers a few simple tips to ward off the Grinch inside you this holiday season.

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From Inspiration to Invasion: Worthy Reads for New Lawyers

WSBA practice management advisor Charity Anastasio suggests three take-action titles to help set the stage for a new generation of lawyers.

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4 Ways Lawyers Can Be Happier People

Attorney Kristina Larry offers up her top four secrets to happiness in the stressful legal profession.

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5 Powerful Books to Inspire Women Lawyers

The Bar’s Charity Anastasio, practice management advisor for the Law Office Management Assistance Program, shares her top titles for empowering women in the legal profession.

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Exercise Can Make You a Better Lawyer

Some people might think there isn’t enough time in the day to be both a serious lawyer and a serious athlete. I disagree. In fact, I think some of the skills athletes must develop can actually improve and enhance a lawyer’s abilities, too — which makes it well worth your time.

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Dreading Business Travel? Here’s How to Stay Healthy

Many of us commit to eating better, exercising more often, and eliminating unhealthy habits. But those best-laid plans often get jettisoned during business travel (or vacations).

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Friday 5: Advantages of Being a Rural Attorney

Five reasons for becoming a rural attorney from three rural Washington attorneys. Ever fantasize about retiring to a sleepy little town on the Washington coast or a bustling wheat town on the Palouse? Why wait? Here are five reasons for becoming a rural attorney, gleaned from interviews with three rural Washington attorneys.

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3 Tips to Beat Procrastination

Feeling overwhelmed by your work and unable to get started? Try these quick tips to help get you back on track.

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Friday 5: Ways to Nurture Your Brain and Improve Your Work

Feeling a bit sluggish after the holidays? You’re not alone. Try these five helpful tips to get your brain’s neurons firing in the new year. You can read more in Helen Ling’s full article, “Brain Science and Lawyering: Paying Attention to Your Body and Brain to Improve the Quality of Your Work,” in the Dec […]

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Doing Nothing Can Be Really Something

Bestselling author and executive coach Richard Leider spent 25 years interviewing people who had retired from successful and satisfying careers. He interviewed more than 1,000 retirees and learned a common truth about their lives. They admitted that if they could live life over again, they would be more reflective. According to Leider, “They got so […]

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Friday 5: Stress Busters for the Busy Lawyer

Psychological stress is one of the most destructive internal forces affecting your body and mind. Many in our profession struggle daily to keep stress at bay so we can perform at our best and maintain good health. Following are a few simple things you can do right now to help fight stress: Get a pet. […]

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Taking a Break from Practicing Law? Here’s How to Stay Current

Are you on a break from your law practice, perhaps because you have young kids? Maybe you are thinking of going back to work sometime soon, but it seems like a huge undertaking. I was once there, too. However, there are things you can do while you are still on a break to make the […]

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Retooling your Practice for the Future – Join the conversation

The old economy is not coming back, neither is yesterday. A wise man once advised, “Give up all hope of a more perfect past.” It’s not about more protections, rebuilding the lawyer monopoly or crushing the non-lawyer legal service uprising. Let’s change the conversation. It is about creating a business model for law firms that […]

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Three Remarkable Benefits of Mentoring

Gain new perspective and become a better lawyer by mentoring. Everyone knows a new attorney needs mentors. The mentee gets invaluable benefits from a successful mentor-mentee relationship. The harder benefits to calculate are the mentor’s, though we often hear the familiar drumbeat of an opportunity to “give back” and the rewards of “staying connected” (all […]