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Sponsored by the Institute for Well-Being in Law & the ISBA Well-Being Committee About the eventSpend a week with The Institute for Well-Being in Law improving well-being across the profession by focusing on the dimensions of your overall well-being. During the week of May 2nd, explore one dimension per day with downloadable activity guides, viewable presentations, articles to read, and registration-worthy webinars. Below, access Well-Being Week in Law resources as well as correlating ISBA and partner programs. Take us on your journey via social media. Tag the ISBA (@indianastatebar) and #WellBeingWeekInLaw. Monday, May 2Stay Strong: Physical Well-Being Striving for regular activity, good diet and nutrition, enough sleep and recovery. Limit addictive substances and seek help for physical health when needed. Activities: Resources: Octavia is a wise teacher who has written a couple of beautiful books, the latest one called Pause, Rest, Be. She experienced physical exhaustion that sparked her curiosity around rest. She writes about why to rest and how to rest and challenges me to think differently about rest. Her Instagram is @octaviaraheem, and she posts lots of good stuff there, too. Shana Minea Spence, MS, RDN, CDN, a dietitian who calls herself an "eat anything dietitian." She shares great content on Instagram @thenutritiontea. Activities: JLAP Mindful Minute or Two (pre-recorded, 4 minute chair exercise) JLAP Mindful Movement Practice (pre-recorded, 14 minutes chair exercise) ______________________________________________________________Tuesday, May 3Align: Spiritual Well-Being Cultivating a sense of meaning and purpose in work and life. Aligning our work and lives with our values, goals, and interests. Resources: - The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society--The Law Program
- Rapsas, Tom. "9 Spiritual Truths -- from the Mindful Lawyer." Wake Up Call: Insights & Musings to Stir your Soul, September 16, 2019. patheos.com.
- Robinson, James Gray. "Why Lawyers Need to Pay Attention to Spirituality." Above the Law, August 31, 2018. abovethelaw.com.
- Robinson, James Gray. "How lawyers can be more mindful and embrace their spirituality." American Bar Association, August 29, 2019. americanbar.org.
- Scott, Cheyne. "Being Mindful with the Spiritual Litigator." Podcasts recorded 2018 - 2019. podcasts.apple.com.
Available through the ISBA Member Benefit CLE Library/ISBA On-Demand CLE Library: JLAP Discussion: Hannibal Lecter, Cheap Shoes, and Feeling Like a Fraud The Myth of Work-Life Balance and the Importance of Meaningful Work ______________________________________________________________Wednesday, May 4Engage & Grow: Career & Intellectual Well-Being Seeking personal satisfaction, continuous learning and growth in our professional and personal lives, and financial stability. Engaging in creative or intellectually challenging activities that foster ongoing development and monitoring cognitive wellness. Activities: - Gentle Yoga with Loretta Oleksy at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT. Registration required HERE.
- Wakeful Wednesday from the Mindfulness in Law Society "Virtual Sit" @ 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT. Zoom link can be found HERE.
Resources: Available through the ISBA Member Benefit CLE Library/ISBA On-Demand CLE Library: Atticus Finch & the Rules of Professional Conduct Open Conversations: Lessons from Leaders in DEI ______________________________________________________________Thursday, May 5Connect: Social Well-Being
Means building connection, belonging, and a reliable support network. It is contributing to our groups and communities. It is building positive connections. Resources: Available through the ISBA Member Benefit CLE Library/ISBA On-Demand CLE Library: Biased? Me? How Biology and Psychology Affect our Opinions and Actions and How to Recognize and Improve our Interpersonal Skills Res Gestae member journal articles: “President’s Perspective: How to Grow Your Law Practice with One Simple Tip” (Jan./Feb. 2021) ______________________________________________________________Friday, May 6Feel Well: Emotional Well-Being Valuing emotions. Developing an ability to identify and manage emotions for health, to achieve goals, and to inform decisions. Seeking help for mental health when needed. Services: Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program Resources: Res Gestae member journal articles: "The Importance of Self-Care" (Nov. 2019)
“President’s Perspective: Relax, Relate, Release” (Dec. 2020) Saturday, May 7Join the Mindfulness in Law Society-Indiana, powered by Thought Kitchen, for World Labyrinth Day. Find registration and details at: mindfulnessinlawsociety.org/indiana-chapter.
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