Meaningful Wellbeing in Work/Life Imbalance

About this episode

Molly Ranns discusses with Robinjit Eagleson the importance of setting meaningful boundaries and prioritizing well-being over the pursuit of work/life balance.

Pursuing perfect “balance” in our work and personal lives may not actually be a reasonable goal. There will inevitably be times when either work or home needs more of your attention, and that’s okay. Instead of striving for an elusive sense of balance, focusing on setting meaningful boundaries and prioritizing well-being can help lawyers move toward a healthier mindset. Molly Ranns talks with Robinjit Eagleson about her many years in legal practice and how she has navigated seasons of burnout, vicarious trauma, and other professional challenges to reconnect with her personal values and sense of purpose as an attorney. Robinjit Eagleson is Lawyer Services Program Director at State Bar of Michigan.

People in this episode

Host: Molly Ranns

Guest: Robinjit Eagleson

Topics covered

• work/life balance
• well-being
• burnout
• legal practice

Keywords

• lawyers
• mental health
• professional challenges
• personal values

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