Let’s be real, most lawyers are grinding themselves into the ground.
Stress, exhaustion, and burnout aren’t badges of honor. They’re warning signs. And if you don’t listen to them now, your body will make sure you do later.
“It’s so critical that lawyers start to quiet their mind and regulate their nervous systems, because if you don’t, you’re gonna hit a wall at some point in your practice, and you’re not gonna like it,” says Adam Ouellette, a former law firm owner and creator of the Stress Less course for lawyers. “Most people won’t change until they have to.”
In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I sit down with Adam to explore the toll that unmanaged stress takes on lawyers, and how to reclaim your health before it’s too late. We talk about breathwork, tech, and smarter ways to run your practice.
Stress Isn’t Just Mental, It’s Physical
Chronic stress rewires your nervous system. Migraines, insomnia, and burnout aren’t just unfortunate, they’re the body begging for change. Here, Adam explains why you should be proactive in addressing stress.
Breathe Like It Matters
Simple tools like the “micropause” method can instantly shift your system from fight-or-flight to calm and focused. Here, Adam gives a quick overview.
Push Too Hard, Pay the Price
Here, Adam shares how he had ignored the signs of stress — tight chest, migraines, that deep-down tension you think you can power through — and the ultimate result on the busiest day of the year.
You can listen to the full conversation here. You can also check out our most recent episode here.
Steve Fretzin is a bestselling author, host of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, and business development coach exclusively for attorneys. Steve has committed his career to helping lawyers learn key growth skills not currently taught in law school. His clients soon become top rainmakers and credit Steve’s program and coaching for their success. He can be reached directly by email at [email protected]. Or you can easily find him on his website at www.fretzin.com or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefretzin.