Most barristers and lawyers try to think their way out of self-doubt, second-guessing, overthinking or approval addiction.

It doesn't work.

You prepare the law thoroughly.
You know your brief.
You know your position and submissions.

Then the moment comes.

You start delaying or second-guessing a decision you've already made.
You hesitate to say what you planned, not sure how it will be received.
You check your work again and again, slowing yourself down- while the work piles up.
You shrink yourself to try to "fit in" and avoid rejection or criticism.
You rethink a moment that didn't go well for a long time. 

Not because you lack skill.
Not because you're not intelligent.
Not because you're not good at your job

Because pressure changes how you think when you're performing in uncertainty. 

That's what we built today in Lawyer In Control Workshop — a personalised "In Control System" so you know exactly what to do when the thinking loops start, so they don't slow down decisions/work, split your focus, or take you out of being in control in whatever pressure situation you face.

If you missed it, the replay is available for a few days HERE

Ready to put this into practice?

Contact Louise @ louise@louisemathias.com.au for your next mediation.

 

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