Halfway into February, most of us who made resolutions regarding health and fitness have fallen off the wagon. As attorneys, we are constantly told that the level of stress we are under is not good for our minds or bodies. We are told that we can call TLAP to speak to a counselor if needed. But, as we all know, we are hesitant to call TLAP because establishing mental or emotional health issues can also cause problems that affect our licenses or ability to practice, i.e. our livelihood. If you document these issues, then clients, bosses, etc. can file grievances saying we cannot competently complete our jobs. Regardless of what we are told about confidentiality, we do not trust it. We rely on our own devices. We rely on our own stress management techniques. Most of us decide exercise is a great way to burn off stress. Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Right?
