Elizabeth Adams
Elizabeth Adams (not her real name) is a recent law school graduate, former federal judicial clerk, and aspiring health guru. She currently practices insurance coverage litigation at a mid-sized law firm. When she isn't sitting at a desk -- which isn’t very often -- she is following her bliss. At the moment, this mainly involves working toward becoming a certified yoga teacher. Elizabeth’s column focuses on exploring how and whether lawyers can achieve a sustainable work-life balance. She can be reached at [email protected].
Posts by Elizabeth Adams
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Health Care / Medicine
Feeling Brain Dead? You Probably Need More Sleep
Chances are you've experienced the trauma of sleep deprivation as a lawyer. Stop doing it, because you're killing your brain. -
Health Care / Medicine
Feeling Sedated? Get Your Blood Oxygenated!
Extremely tired? Perhaps a little bit dizzy? About ready to pass out on your keyboard? You're not breathing enough. 
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Many attorneys are clueless. Here's how you can avoid being one of them.-
Does Your Desk Job Hurt? How To Prevent Pain Associated With Sitting
Lawyer, heal thyself: the human body is not meant to sit in a chair all day.
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Health Care / Medicine
Want To Outlive Your Law Job? Here's How...
Add some years to your life through developing healthy habits. -
Drinking, Drugs
Think You Have An Addictive Personality? Steps You Can Take To Avoid The Worst
Why are lawyers at such a high risk for addiction? Our health and wellness columnist explains. -
Biglaw, Fabulosity, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law Firms
Want A Better Work/Life Balance? How To Spend More Time Chilling When You're Done Billing
Sadly, this lawyer's free time is usually spent complaining about the fact that she to go to work the next day and do it all over again — is there no rest for the weary??? -
Books, Exercise, Fabulosity
Finding Happiness As A Lawyer: Three Pillars And A Box Of Crayons
Ever wonder what the secret to happiness is? Landing a Biglaw job? Making partner? Think again. -
Health Care / Medicine
Too Much Information? Time For Meditation!
Ever feel like your brain is going to explode? Use these tips to avoid a complete mental meltdown. 
SponsoredNot All Legal AI Is Created Equal
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Exercise, Food, Health Care / Medicine
Think Your Job Is Killing You? How To Survive The Profession In 3 Easy Steps
Make these three lifestyle choices and you will increase your chances of surviving the legal profession.
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A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Client Portals
A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Client Portals
The questions to ask to make client portals your competitive differentiator.
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A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management
A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management
The questions to ask to make transaction management your competitive advantage.
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How Savvy Lawyers Build Their Law Firm Rate Sheet
Many attorneys are clueless. Here's how you can avoid being one of them.
