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A lawyer's journey from secrecy and shame of alcoholism/cocaine addiction to recovery and openness.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Feb 13
- 3 min
Judges in love: How to balance work and relationships
Tips for judges on how to keep your relationship healthy.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Jan 22
- 4 min
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.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Jan 22
- 4 min
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.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Dec 15, 2023
- 5 min
How to Cope with Isolation and Loneliness
Everyone needs human connection, just as we need a good diet and an exercise routine to stay healthy. Human connection means more than...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Nov 20, 2023
- 4 min
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.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Sep 20, 2023
- 4 min
Be Aware of These 9 Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions come in different forms. The best way to cope is to be aware of them and to learn how to prove them wrong.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Sep 8, 2023
- 6 min
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.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- May 2, 2023
- 4 min
Judges: Be Aware of These 9 Cognitive Distortions
Every person has internal thoughts that cause anxiety, misery or just an overall bad feeling—they are called cognitive distortions, and...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Mar 30, 2023
- 4 min
5 Signs That You Are Ready to Retire
How do you know when it is time to retire? If you identify with any of the following signs, it is probably time for you to think about it.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Feb 14, 2023
- 3 min
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....
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Jan 13, 2023
- 6 min
Self-care is not selfish! 9 ways judges can practice it
To be the best you, you need to make self-care a priority. Check out these nine ways you can start to practice self-care.
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Anonymous
- Dec 6, 2022
- 5 min
How I coped with my depression
Anonymous It happened gradually. I was waking up during the night more than usual with thoughts I could not control. Then I was having...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Nov 10, 2022
- 4 min
Are you SAD? 4 signs of seasonal affective disorder
It’s that time of year again. The air is cold, the sun only comes out occasionally, it is already dark by the time you drive home, and...
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Beverly Endslow
- Aug 9, 2022
- 5 min
Improving overall health with nutrition and exercise
Ideal physical and mental wellness depends on three factors: a healthy diet, adequate sleep and regular exercise.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Aug 9, 2022
- 6 min
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?
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Jul 6, 2022
- 5 min
The power of asking “Are you ok?”
Asking a person “Are you ok?” shows the person that you cared enough to ask.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- May 19, 2022
- 5 min
4 ways judges can promote wellness
It is no surprise that the world we live in will always include sudden change, uncertainty and stress. In addition to this, judges have...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Mar 23, 2022
- 3 min
8 mental health red flags that judges need to understand
By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program As a judge, you are likely to experience stress,...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Nov 30, 2021
- 6 min
6 ways to prevent depression
It is no surprise that lawyers are more prone to depression than other professions. Many of us are perfectionists, we work long hours, we...
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