A recent study done on 50 Boise lawyers selected at random showed that almost half believed that the greatest source of stress was time pressures and their need to learn time management. Procrastination is a problem that seems to affect many attorneys. It appears to be built into the legal system. We have motions for continuances, and delay may be a part of any attorney's strategy. Cases can drag on for years.
Overcoming procrastination involves prioritizing and learning to manage one's time.
Learn Relaxation and Breathing Skills . Learning how to breathe deeply can be a simple exercise bringing immediate results. A recent study involved individuals with 90 percent blockage in their heart vessels. After several months of using only relaxation techniques, the heart blockage was reduced by 50 percent. The relaxation response is the direct opposite of the stress response.