Feb 2, 2024
Kathryn interviewed Susan Myres, a Managing Partner of Myres & Associates PLLC, who discusses the prevalence of “decision fatigue” in the legal industry. She suggests lawyers take regular breaks and maintain a work-life balance to counter fatigue and stress. She emphasizes the components of self-care and health in a lawyer’s responsibility to their clients. Susan also highlights the lack of effective tools to manage this ongoing stress within the profession. Arguing for the importance of being adequately prepared for cases and meetings, she recounts an experience where her unpreparedness negatively impacted a client. She views these scenarios as learning opportunities, warning that, without proper management, decision fatigue can lead to unsustainable legal careers. Lastly, Susan advocates for the development of effective tools to aid in managing decision fatigue and ensuring continued quality in legal service.
Highlights
- What led Susan Myers to specialize in matrimonial and family law
- Why the practice of family law interesting for her
- Dealing with the intensity of family law cases
- The notion of decision fatigue
- The Harvard Business Review issue "How to Make Decisions Amid Chaos"
- Managing stress and emotions amidst decision fatigue
- The importance of delegation and taking breaks for overall well-being
- The signs of approaching burnout in law practice
- The concept of decision fatigue and the importance of checklists in managing tasks efficiently
- Importance of self-awareness in managing workloads and stress in the legal profession
- Why young lawyers who feel enormous pressure to do it all
- The need to mentor and support them
Episode Resources
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01OU2Y5TmNw
- https://www.thehoustondivorcefirm.com/our-team/susan-myres/
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