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Recognizing the Signs: Helping Colleagues Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
It's important for to understand substance use disorder, recognize the signs and symptoms, and learn how to help a colleague in need.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 135 min read
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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?
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Mar 15, 20245 min read
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Judges in love: How to balance work and relationships
Tips for judges on how to keep your relationship healthy.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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Five ways judges can improve their mental well-being
If you find it difficult to manage your mental well-being, try one or all of the following methods to get your mental health back on track.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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Five ways lawyers can improve their mental well-being
If you find it difficult to manage your mental well-being, try one or all of the following methods to get your mental health back on track.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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How to Make Gratitude a Part of Your Health Routine
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.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Nov 20, 20234 min read
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How to Support a Loved One Who Has a Substance Use Disorder
How to help a loved one who is struggling with a substance use disorder
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Oct 19, 20235 min read
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It is time to start asking uncomfortable questions: How to help someone who might be suicidal
Suicide is serious. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and legal professionals are not immune.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Sep 8, 20236 min read
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The number 1 thing that makes us happy
The Harvard Study of Adult Development has followed 724 men from 1938 until today to find out what truly keeps people healthy and happy....
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Feb 14, 20233 min read
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Is it time to help someone retire?
A sharp mind is crucial to our jobs as legal professionals. How do we know when it is time to retire?
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Aug 9, 20226 min read
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The power of asking “Are you ok?”
Asking a person “Are you ok?” shows the person that you cared enough to ask.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 6, 20225 min read
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Just Do It
By Judge Jeffrey Froelich, Retired As lawyers and judges, we have been trained to “think like a lawyer,” to reason out problems and to...
Judge Jeffrey Froelich, Retired
Feb 8, 20215 min read
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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.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 30, 20204 min read
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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?
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 7, 20204 min read
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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.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Mar 3, 20204 min read
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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?
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jun 19, 20194 min read
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Networking: Its role in attorney wellbeing
If you find yourself struggling with the art of networking, follow these tips.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Mar 5, 20194 min read
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Lawyers in love: How to balance work and relationships
As a lawyer, how do you ensure you are committing enough energy to your significant other?
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Feb 8, 20183 min read
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