Micromanagement can increase stress at work. It also makes people feel they aren’t trusted. This guide explains what micromanagement is, why it happens, and what managers can do to avoid it. It also includes information for anyone who feels they are being micromanaged.
Nutrition and lifestyle coach, Sarah Shaw, explains how what’s going on in your gut can have a real impact on your mood and mental wellbeing.
Therapist Annmarie Carvalho explores vicarious trauma in law and how lawyers can protect their wellbeing while staying engaged.
Talking to a colleague about mental health can be difficult, but it is not necessary to be an expert in mental health to start a conversation. It’s important to remember that talking could make all the difference to them.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming – worrying constantly, feeling physically tense or scared, or having panic attacks. Learn how anxiety works, how it can affect life and work, and finding simple tips can help you manage those feelings.
The webinar looked at how anxiety shows up at work, why people often find it hard to talk about, and what really helps.
It’s easy for confidence to fluctuate in the early years of a legal career. This article explores why self-esteem, a steadier sense of self-worth beyond performance, matters more than confidence alone, and how it can help redefine early career success in law.
Alex, an IP lawyer, shares what it’s like to live and work with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and how it affects communication in the legal sector. They also offer simple tips to support colleagues with APD and help create more inclusive workplaces.
Toxic behaviour in law firms damages trust and creates risk. Boss Whispering, a US coaching method with an 83% success rate, helps lawyers understand their impact and change.
Bullying can leave lasting emotional scars. Some recover quickly, others don’t. Stephen Tolfree explores how letting go of resentment can help rebuild confidence, strength and trust.
Our Life in the Law 2025 webinar (held on 12 November 2025) brought together voices from across the legal sector to reflect on what the report tells us and, most importantly, what needs to change.
Legal work can lead to vicarious trauma for people working in the legal sector. This article explains why this happens, how to spot early signs, and offers simple, practical steps that people working in law and those around them can take.