What Burned Out Lawyers Need to Know

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>On the latest episode of the Former Lawyer podcast, I talked about The Eight Signs of a Toxic Legal Workplace. For this episode, I am going to pull heavily from a <a href= "https://www.ilonasalmons.com/single-post/2015/08/11/8-Signs-of-a-Toxic-Workplace"> great piece by Ilona Salmons</a>, who is a therapist that specializes in working with lawyers.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>You may have noticed that toxic workplaces often come up a lot on the podcast. The reason that I think this topic is important to talk about is that toxic workplaces are the number one contributor to burnout. </p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>As you’re reading, I want you to think about whether or not this is true for your work environment, and to think about why seeing these signs matters. Keep reading to learn the 8 signs of a toxic workplace and what you can do to avoid burnout. </p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">See show notes at <a href= "formerlawyer.com/120">formerlawyer.com/120</a></span></p>