6.You lack confidence - Take a deep breath and figure out if your lack of skill is real or imagined.

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7.Not enough time - Break it down into steps that are doable in 5 to 15 minute chunks of time.

This is related to #2, but has more to do with time than feeling overwhelmed. Large, uninterrupted chunks of time are very hard to come by. (And if we're honest, when they do come, we'd rather do something fun!) A good rule of thumb I use is "5 or 15". I either do 5 things (file 5 pieces of paper, fold 5 articles of clothing) or do something for 15 minutes. You'd be surprised how much gets done that way, and without pain!

8.Distractions - Be honest with yourself, then get focused.

Are you unconsciously inviting distractions so that you have a 'good' reason not to get something done? It's a way we often sabotage ourselves. Give yourself a gift of time to work on a project. Don't answer phone or door for one hour. If you're in an office setting, ask person if you can get back to them in an hour. Take control of situation.

9.Not allowing adequate time. Figure out how long it will take, then double it, or better yet, triple it.

When we envision a project in our minds, we see ourselves flying through it, on a straight and narrow path. Because of that we tend to vastly under-estimate how long it will take. Partly because we forget about Steps 1 through 8! Eventually you'll get better at this, but to begin with, start doubling how long you think it will take. This will allow you to plan better and, perhaps, even complete a project without stress!

10.Too many other projects. Ask for help or establish priority.

If you've got too much on plate, speak up - either to your boss, your family, or to yourself. What is most important thing to do right now? Focus on that. Also, work on "Important" tasks, not just "Urgent" ones!

4. INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY. Productive people have ability to complete their work on time and in an efficient manner. How many times have you committed to completing a task only to have needs of someone else get in way? At core of Professional Coaching is accountability. Knowing that you've made a commitment to yourself AND told someone else about it, makes you more likely to stay on task. Your Coach holds you accountable for what you say you want to accomplish, and then continues to work with you as you achieve your goals and increase productivity.

5. NAVIGATE A CAREER TRANSITION. Too often, lawyers get locked into a job because they lack tools needed to determine their next steps. Changing jobs, switching to a new practice area or transitioning to a new career can be tough. So tough in fact that many lawyers end up STUCK in an unfulfilling career. A Coach can provide you with insight, resources and feedback needed to make concrete decisions regarding your career. If it’s time to move up or out…a Coach can help you make that decision faster and with greater ease than you would on your own.

6. IMPROVE TIME AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SKILLS. Lawyers are slaves to time yet few if any law schools provide training on how to successfully manage time. Case files, motions, clients, conference calls, deadlines, e-mails and meetings are simply a fraction of what goes on in a typical lawyer’s day. Too often everything feels like a priority and lawyers report feeling overwhelmed, stressed and ultimately burned out. A Professional Coach can help you to take an honest look at your schedule and how you currently spend your time and manage your practice. Based on this information your Coach can help you create a strategy where you can achieve more in less time…often with more time for a healthy personal life. Goodbye burnout!

7. DEVELOP A UNIQUE BRAND FOR IMPROVED MARKETING. The practice of law is competitive and it’s important to create a brand that effectively communicates your value to your employer, colleagues and potential clients. Why should they hire you over another lawyer? A Coach can help you create and develop your unique value proposition and help you communicate it to others in a way that helps you develop a successful reputation and career.

8. DISCOVER YOUR PASSION IN THE LAW. Have you met lawyers who report feeling disillusioned with law or report feeling lost? These feelings tend to emerge in a career when there is a misalignment between work lawyer is involved in and his or her personal and professional values. Sustaining a successful career in law requires pursuit and attainment of work in alignment with your passion, interests and strengths. Through Coaching you’ll have opportunity to gain clarity about your ideal work and work environment and then take necessary action steps toward designing a successful and gratifying legal career.

9. CREATE BOUNDARIES. Working with a Professional Coach can help you evaluate what you say "yes" to because you want to and what you need to quit saying "yes" to. A Coach can help you find cure for "disease to please" and inability to delegate effectively. Through coaching you’ll have opportunity to consider what you need to say "yes "to or "no" to in order to respect your boundaries and function more effectively in your legal career.

10. ACHIEVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE. Lawyers are required to maintain hectic schedules under incredibly stressful, high pressure situations. After maintaining such a pace many lawyers experience burnout, depression and other stress related illnesses. Like others in high pressure professions, lawyers need find an outlet to relieve stress of work. A Coach will help you to take charge and create a more balanced life. A Professional Coach can help you find time for family, friends, hobbies AND a successful law career.