Nicholas O’Neill chaired the conversation with Mark Hepburn, Jane Bradley-Smith and Eric Rugundu. They shared their own experiences of career changes, burnout, returning to work too soon after illness and worrying about what other people might think.
Almost two years after sharing his recovery story with LawCare, Steven McCann reflects on what has changed, what he is seeing across professional services, and why earlier conversations can make such a difference.
Former lawyer Vikki Pratley reflects on her experience of burnout and how it changed the way she thinks about high performance. She shares seven things she wishes she had done differently.
Performance management can be stressful. Whether you’re worried about your performance, have a review coming up, or have been put on a performance improvement plan, it’s normal to feel stressed, anxious or uncertain when your performance is being discussed.
Perfectionism isn’t a character trait. It’s a nervous system pattern – and once you understand that the way out becomes clear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.