Category: lifestyle
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prevent burnout and take a vacation
Approximately 40% of Americans never even touch their paid vacation time every year, so it goes unused, according to The Muse. (link to article: click). Most people are afraid of being replaced at their jobs, or having work pile up while they are gone. As a young attorney, it can be especially daunting taking vacation time since…
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creating a happy and productive desk space
When creating a happy and productive work space, some of my must have items are: good lighting, a note pad, a planner, and thank you notes. LIGHTING: having good lighting is so important because it sets the tone for your work space. PLANNER: having a planner is critical to keeping a productive schedule. At work,…
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patience is a virtue: waiting for bar exam results
[by Dane Miller. Dane took the July 2017 Arizona Bar Exam] It was 5:30AM, test day. D-Day finally arrived, and my alarm was letting me know it was time to get ready for war. As I lay in bed waking up, I thought about everything it took to get here: the practice tests, hours of…
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ambitious women
“some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” Such a cliche quote by lady gaga, but it is so true. I really hope that if…
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what they don’t tell you about the bar exam
Written by Jermey B. Hahn [Jermey is an attorney located in Counsel Bluffs, IA, working in estate and business planning] Now that I got your attention, I wanted to say congratulations for making it this far. Take a deep breath and let the weight off your shoulders. . . but only for a minute.…
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