Have you put much thought into your goals for 2016? If you've yet to really think about what you hope to achieve, let's start with this: ban lofty, hard-to-reach, impossible-to-measure goals that set you up for failure. Seriously. It's one thing to ~*~*DrEaM BiG*~*~, but when you're holding yourself to ridiculous standards that are hardly achievable, no one wins. Instead of another set of cliché "resolutions," check out these 4 ideas for some serious SMART goals (i.e. goals that are Specific Measurable Action-Oriented, Realistic and Timely) for 2016.
The Healthy Lawyer: Stress Management
Being a lawyer often means long hours, an abundance of deadlines, and a constant dose of stress. How you deal with that stress greatly determines the quality of life for not only you, but for those around you. This post gives practical advice about better handling your time, managing your tasks, and becoming more aware of how your thoughts are affecting you.
Blogging for Your Law Practice Is a Business, Not an Art
As you know, maintaining a blog takes a lot of dedication. You might have started one a while ago yet haven’t been very consistent. Well, now is the perfect time to pick it up again and get disciplined. The first step is to set a schedule for yourself to post on a regular basis When you are writing, keep the interest of your readers in mind and organize your topics accordingly. Remember, this is about entrepreneurship and showing the internet what you have to offer.
How to Pay Off Your Law School Loans
If you’re like most lawyers, you’ve likely wracked up a lot of debt in your student years. This article is a helpful resource when it comes to establishing a realistic plan to pay back your loans. Some strategic steps forward include joining a fellowship, making biweekly payments, taking advantage of your taxes, and changing your lifestyle toward frugality. It’s a process for the long haul, but be assured that by putting one foot in front of the other you’ll be on your way to being debt free.
Business Development Plans: Time Well Spent
This post gives helpful insight into how you can maximize the return on the time you invest in developing your business. By taking an introspective look on what has worked and what hasn’t worked in the past, you can assess your business model and move forward accordingly. You can start by reviewing your current contacts, how you acquired them, and brainstorming who might be able to refer you to others. Going to professional activities can be a great opportunity to add to your contacts as well - just remember to make it a priority to follow up with them. Success in this area is not something that happens overnight, but dedicating yourself to improvement is the first step on the right path.
Now that you've read through our ideas for lawyer New Year's Resolutions, do you have any ideas of your own? Share them with us in the comments below!
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