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Why lawyers struggle to switch off: understanding perfectionism and the nervous system
Perfectionism isn’t a character trait. It’s a nervous system pattern – and once you understand that the way out becomes clear.
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The final week: staying steady in the run-up to your SQE
Sitting the SQE can feel overwhelming, especially in the final few days. This article shares practical ways to manage nerves, stay focused and look after your wellbeing before the exam.
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Switching off on holiday
Even on holiday, it can be hard to switch off from work. This article gives practical tips for leaving work behind – how to prepare ahead, set boundaries, manage unavoidable emails, and return refreshed.
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Managing anxiety at work: practical tips
Professor Simon Gilbody shares practical tips based on exposure-based approaches to help you manage anxiety at work, rebuild confidence and break the cycle of avoidance.
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Anxiety in the legal sector
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.
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Let’s talk about difficult conversations at work webinar highlights
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, we hosted a webinar exploring one of the issues that comes up time and time again across the legal sector: difficult conversations at work.
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Tips and information on stress
Everyone feels stressed sometimes – especially in the legal sector. Read more about how to manage stress, understand what’s causing it, and take steps to protect your mental health.
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Confidence under pressure
Lawyers can seem confident, but many doubt themselves when under pressure. Stress can affect how you think, making you feel less capable than you are. Confidence comes from slowing down, focusing on what’s real, and taking things one step at a time.
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Avoiding the micromanagement trap
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.
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Confidence in conversation
Even in the legal sector, where communication is central to the job, speaking up can still feel harder than it should. This article explores why, and how confidence comes from communicating clearly and honestly, not perfectly.
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Anxiety about giving work presentations
Although giving a presentation is often part of the job of being a lawyer, it is also something that many people find anxiety provoking. Anxiety about public speaking is, in fact, the most common fear in the general population.
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What if how you feel mentally isn’t all in your head?
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.