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{ MENTAL HEALTH }

“ A compass doesn’t tell you where you’re going,

but rather, which direction you are traveling
”
in. Our values work in a similar fashion: they
guide our actions toward meeting our goals.

predispose one to perfectionistic ways of Practice law with consideration and cour- walking on—even if only one step at a time.
thinking and behaviour that increase the tesy. No matter how righteous the cause or When you go on a road trip at night,
risk for mental un-wellness. I do not mean clear your victory, assure your adversary you don’t need the entire road lit up in
you should not work towards a standard of with his or her client leaves with dignity. front of you. You just need the next few
excellence; it’s just that we need to help law- Balance wisely your professional life and hundred feet. Over time, you’ll cross
yers navigate how to live realistically in light your family life. many miles to your destination this way.
of this standard. The reality is we don’t live You can find many free values as-
perfect lives, neither personally nor profes- There is no victory, no advantage, no fee, no sessments online with a quick Google
sionally. We will never be fully compliant in favor which is worth even a blemish on your search. If you’d like the one we use
everything we say or do as a lawyer. reputation for intellect and integrity. in our proactive certificate program,
As his speech unfolds, so too does the —––—— Reach for Resiliency (R4R), email me at
softening of what else is important as he wendy@wellthmanagement.ca. ❚
balances out this high standard with what lighting the Way
else he’s learned along the way as a law- Our values can help us fourish in challeng-
yer. It’s really the blueprint for fourish- ing situations because we can fnd meaning Wendy Lund is CEO/Founder of Wellth Manage-
ing in this profession because he is quick and purpose in those moments. They help ment (wellthmanagement.ca), a frm that works
collaboratively with organizations to help redefne
to herald the importance of compassion, guide and support us when the answers wealth and foster psychological safety and wellbe-
relationships and family. Foster continues don’t come easily or acting with integrity ing in the workplace. With more than three decades
with statements such as: is hard. While they won’t provide the an- of experience as a Health Studies Professor, Wendy
—––—— swers or the correct path, bringing mind- understands the biology of stress and resiliency.
Practice law with a heart. The clients you ful awareness to your values in any activity Her vision is to help others redefne wealth in their
represent will remember you long after you reminds you who you are and what’s im- workplace and lives, which she shares as a speaker
through workshops and in print.
have forgotten their names. portant to you. It lights the path you are

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