Lawyers face immense stress due to their demanding workloads, but there are ways to mitigate this pressure. Incorporating breaks and hobbies into your daily routine is essential for reducing stress, but these methods often address stress after it has already accumulated.
What if you could tackle the root cause of your stress by reducing the amount of work you have to do and the long hours you need to put in to maintain your practice?
In this article, we’ll explore how reducing your workload can significantly lower stress levels and share effective stress management techniques for those unavoidable stressful periods.
Delegate Legal Work to Freelance Lawyers
At Cardam Legal, we encounter two main types of attorneys.
First, there are those whose practices are overflowing with work, leading to personal sacrifices such as insufficient sleep, lack of exercise, and neglect of self-care. This level of strain is unsustainable long-term and can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction, often causing lawyers to leave the profession.
Conversely, we also hear from lawyers struggling to find enough work, leading to financial stress from student loans and daily living expenses.
Cardam Legal was established to solve these problems for both overworked and underworked lawyers by offering a flexible, freelance marketplace.
For those in need of extra help, hiring a freelance lawyer can provide more time and reduce stress significantly.
Example: How Delegating Legal Work Saves Time
Imagine you need to draft a motion for summary judgment while managing discovery deadlines, a trial schedule, and client meetings. Hiring a freelance lawyer to draft the motion could take 8 to 10 hours, leaving you with just 1 or 2 hours for review and edits. This saves you an entire workday, allowing you to focus on other critical tasks or personal activities that reduce stress.
Optimal Times for Delegation
Lawyers often turn to Cardam Legal when anticipating life events such as vacations, conferences, or parental leave, to ensure work continues smoothly. Regularly delegating tasks can also streamline daily operations, as experienced by Ayesha Mehdi, who effectively uses Cardam Legal to manage her workload.
Stress Management Tips
Even with reduced workloads, stress can still occur. Here are some techniques to keep stress at bay:
- Chase Your Daydreams: Use your law degree to explore different career options, such as freelance lawyering, which offers flexibility and satisfaction.
- Embrace the Difficulty: Accept that some phases in your career will be more stressful, and venting frustrations can be therapeutic.
- Embrace Hobbies: Find a hobby that brings joy and relaxation, whether it’s exercise, writing, or crafting.
- Build Regular Breaks into Your Routine: Use methods like the Pomodoro Technique to ensure regular breaks and maintain productivity.
Partnering with Cardam Legal can significantly reduce your workload, giving you more time to focus on both professional and personal well-being. Learn more about our services and sign up today.
