Yesterday marked the beginning of Well-Being Week in Law, which is hosted by the Institute for Well-Being in Law. As Meaghan notes in The Mentor Blog, this year’s theme is “Tending Joy: Joy Helps Us Thrive, Not Just Survive” and there are a variety of suggested activities for each day of the week. Each day focuses on a distinct dimension of holistic well-being for legal professionals centered around the overall theme. Today we are focused on Align (Spiritual Well-Being), and here are the suggested activities:

Nudges include living today in gratitude and service and spreading joy through acts of kindness. You can do this through looking for ways to be grateful and of service to others and to recognize joy in ordinary moments by trying out the following:

• Give wherever you go—including your time, attention, appreciation, advice, talents, and patience.

• Before every meeting, say to yourself: May my words and actions be for the benefit of those who are here.

• Silently wish everyone you encounter happiness, joy, and laughter.

• Say 100 “thank yous” today. Thank others for their contributions and mindfully note all for which you’re grateful (e.g., my family, partner, health, home, job, food).

• Jot down simple, everyday things that strike you as beautiful, funny, or intriguing. Joy and gratitude often can be found in ordinary moments if we don’t let them just pass us by.

For more information about Well-Being Week in Law, be sure to check out The Mentor Blog, where Meaghan provides great insights and takeaways on many topics, including mentorship, the practice of law and living your life! Members of the TheCorporateCounsel.net can access The Mentor Blog. If you are not a member, email info@ccrcorp.com to sign up today or call us at 800.737.1271.

– Dave Lynn