{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"372: Overwhelm is Optional","description":"If you feel a wave of overwhelm before your week even begins, you may be surprised to hear that work itself isn\u2019t what\u2019s causing it. Don\u2019t worry \u2014 if you\u2019ve believed work causes your stress, you\u2019re 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\u2019s try something: Imagine a file sitting on your co-worker\u2019s desk. Does that file stress you out? Does it make you feel overwhelmed? No. Why not? Because the file isn\u2019t the problem \u2014 it\u2019s what you think about that file that creates your stress. Overwhelm doesn\u2019t come from the work. It comes from how you're thinking about the work. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I\u2019m showing you how your thoughts program your emotional experience \u2014 and how to begin choosing thoughts that create calm, clarity, and focus instead. What You\u2019ll Learn: \u2705 How you\u2019re programming your day-to-day experience with your thoughts alone \u2705 The relationship between your thoughts and what you feel \u2705 Why overwhelm is a pattern you can break \u2705 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.   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\u2122 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   RESOURCES Download the Guide \u201c3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)\u201d Show notes   CONNECT WITH DINA On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn   LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider 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.   ","author_name":"Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo","author_url":"https:\/\/www.dinacataldo.com\/podcast","html":"