The law student's guide to doing well and being well / Shailini Jandial George.
Imprint
Durham, North Carolina : Carolina Academic Press, [2021]
Description
xvi, 144 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Introduction (or, your thoughts are worth way more than a penny) The wellbeing crisis : cognitive wellness (or, brain health : it's a no-brainer) Cultivating focus in the 24/7 digital age. Part one. the key to learning (or, may I have your attention, please?) Part two. tips to help you focus Part three. Learning and working online Stress. Tips for dealing with stress (or, why you can't just take a chill pill) Resilience. Tips for building resilience (or, grow through what you go through) Exercise. Your brain loves the gym : Tips to start or maintain an exercise routine (or, good things come to those who sweat) Sleep. Tips for sleeping better (or, you snooze, you don't lose) Nutrition. Tips for eating better (or, an apple a day is a good start) Foods to avoid (well, mostly avoid; I like doughnuts too) Stop and reflect on your reflections (or, let's not call it a day quite yet) Conclusion (or, this is not the end, friend)..
Summary
"The ABA and most state bar associations have identified a wellness crisis in the legal profession, and called for educating students on how to better cope with the challenges of law school and practice. At the same time, students must learn how to maximize their brain health so that they perform well in law school and on behalf of their clients in practice. The same way musicians would tune their instruments, or chefs would sharpen their knives, law students must sharpen their minds. This book aims to help students "do well" in their ability to learn, and "be well" in the process, by exploring the deep connection between brain health and wellness. Specifically, the book discusses: How to cultivate the ability to deeply focus and deal with the challenges of the 24/7 digital age. How stress affects both brain and body. How increasing resilience helps deal with challenges and setbacks. Why we need exercise for mental, physical, and brain health. Why adequate sleep is important and how it can be improved. How what we eat affects the brain and one's physical performance . Written in a witty, informative, and easy-to-read style, the book is full of suggestions to help students establish healthy and productive habits which will benefit both brain and body. Each chapter ends with a self-reflection exercise to help students take the material and consciously begin implementing its suggestions. This book could be used in orientation programs, academic support and wellness programming, professional development, mindfulness, and other "preparing for practice" courses"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Available in Other Form
Online version: George, Shailini Jandial. The law student's guide to doing well and being well Durham, North Carolina : Carolina Academic Press, LLC, [2021]
Alternate Title
Jobs Collection
Call Number
KF287 .G46 2021 JOBS
Language
English
ISBN
9781531021559 paperback 1531021557 paperback 9781531021566 electronic book
