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Oct 13
5 min

5 things judges can do to cope with isolation and loneliness

Judges must understand loneliness and isolation. They should also know that it’s ok to feel like you are not ok. These feelings are valid.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Sep 3
4 min

Why judges need emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to manage your emotions and the emotions of others.

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5 things judges need to know about reacting

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jul 30
4 min

5 things judges need to know about reacting

Reactions occur constantly in our lives: in meetings, in conversations, while we drive, in relationships. Be aware of your reactions.

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6 mental health myths that need to be squashed

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jul 30
4 min

6 mental health myths that need to be squashed

Mental health issues affect everyone, even judges. Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached to mental illness.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jul 7
4 min

How to save a life

If your friend, colleague, or family member were slowly dying from a substance use disorder or a mental health issue, what would you do?

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5 things lawyers need to know about reacting

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 3
4 min

5 things lawyers need to know about reacting

As you react to life, think about the following tips, and there’s a good chance that others will perceive you in a positive manner.

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Before you judge judges, try walking in their shoes

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 3
5 min

Before you judge judges, try walking in their shoes

Contributors to stress play a large role in a judge’s day-to-day responsibilities. So before you judge judges, try walking in their shoes.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 19
4 min

Are you SAD?

Be aware of these signs and symptoms of SAD.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 10
3 min

Are you burned out? Here’s how you know

If you think you are having symptoms of burnout, try some of these steps.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Nov 7, 2019
4 min

The importance of gratitude

Instead of focusing on the things we don’t have or the challenges in our lives, it is important to make gratitude a part of our routine.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Nov 6, 2019
6 min

What's your story?

When you share your story and speak openly about your struggles, it helps others tell their stories and seek help.

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Judges and secondary traumatic stress: What to do about it

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jun 19, 2019
4 min

Judges and secondary traumatic stress: What to do about it

It is a judge’s job to provide competent guidance to the public, but an undiagnosed mental disorder could affect the way they decide a case.

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Are you a lawyer who helps other lawyers?

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jun 19, 2019
4 min

Are you a lawyer who helps other lawyers?

We throw these words around—words such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD—but do we understand their meanings?

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jun 19, 2019
4 min

What happens when you call OLAP?

This is what happens when you call the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 5, 2019
3 min

The importance of resilience

Unfortunately, most of us are not born resilient. The good news is that you can learn this important trait.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 5, 2019
4 min

How to combat imposter syndrome

If you find imposter syndrome is leading you to anxiety, depression or other unhealthy feelings, it is important to combat these thoughts.

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Networking: Its role in attorney wellbeing

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 5, 2019
4 min

Networking: Its role in attorney wellbeing

If you find yourself struggling with the art of networking, follow these tips.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 15, 2019
4 min

Coping with aging parents

How do you manage your home life, your work life and your parent’s life without getting depressed and burned out?

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Burned out at your job? Here’s what you need to know

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 15, 2019
3 min

Burned out at your job? Here’s what you need to know

If left unchecked, burnout can affect your happiness, relationships and job performance. If you are burned out, try some of these steps.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Dec 24, 2018
4 min

How to have happy holidays

It’s no surprise that the holiday season is a mixture of excitement and stress. Here are tips to help make the holidays more enjoyable.

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