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Six ways judges can set boundaries in and out of the courtroom
For judges, boundaries aren’t about withdrawing from your duties—they’re about sustaining your ability to serve well over time, without sacrificing your health or integrity in the process.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 95 min read
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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.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Mar 204 min read
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You Feel What You Eat: Optimizing Mental Health Through Nutrition
Nutritional psychiatry studies the connection between diet and mental health and how the foods you eat can influence your mood and behavior.

Beverly Endslow
Nov 4, 20246 min read
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Judges: Understanding and Reducing Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue can manifest in judges as emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a decreased ability to empathize with others.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Oct 4, 20245 min read
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Breaking the Silence: The Power of Recovery and Support in the Legal Profession
A lawyer's journey from secrecy and shame of alcoholism/cocaine addiction to recovery and openness.

Laura Valentino
Aug 19, 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 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...

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Dec 15, 20235 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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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.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Sep 20, 20234 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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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...

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
May 2, 20234 min read
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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.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Mar 30, 20234 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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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.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 13, 20236 min read
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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...
Anonymous
Dec 6, 20225 min read
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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...

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Nov 10, 20224 min read
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Improving overall health with nutrition and exercise
Ideal physical and mental wellness depends on three factors: a healthy diet, adequate sleep and regular exercise.

Beverly Endslow
Aug 9, 20225 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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