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  <title>372: Overwhelm is Optional</title>
  <description>If you feel a wave of overwhelm before your week even begins, you may be surprised to hear that work itself isn’t what’s causing it. Don’t worry — if you’ve believed work causes your stress, you’re not alone. I used to think that too. Most lawyers assume their overwhelm is caused by the files, the emails, the clients, and the court dates. But let’s try something: Imagine a file sitting on your co-worker’s desk. Does that file stress you out? Does it make you feel overwhelmed? No. Why not? Because the file isn’t the problem — it’s what you think about that file that creates your stress. Overwhelm doesn’t come from the work. It comes from how you're thinking about the work. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m showing you how your thoughts program your emotional experience — and how to begin choosing thoughts that create calm, clarity, and focus instead. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How you’re programming your day-to-day experience with your thoughts alone ✅ The relationship between your thoughts and what you feel ✅ Why overwhelm is a pattern you can break ✅ How to reprogram your mind for more calm and focus Listen in and start reclaiming control over your experience of your law practice and your life one thought at a time. &amp;amp;nbsp;   WORK WITH DINA Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love. Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast. There are two ways to work with her: 1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and 2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease. Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com &amp;amp;nbsp;  RESOURCES  Download the Guide&amp;amp;nbsp;“3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”   Show notes    &amp;amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH DINA On Instagram&amp;amp;nbsp;@dina.cataldo On&amp;amp;nbsp;LinkedIn &amp;amp;nbsp; LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider&amp;amp;nbsp;leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer. Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.  &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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