| THE ONTARIO LAWYERS’ ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Create Traditions Lawyers often tell me they feel in a rut—overwhelmed by the demands of professional and personal life. In 2004 think of taking charge of some of the demands and create meaningful traditions that will be remembered by colleagues and family. The following suggestions are from the Coaching Clinic: Traditions can be a source of comfort, can relieve stress and can give you a focus and a formula for developing or strengthening personal or spiritual connections in your life. Traditions can also be a source of stress and create anxiety and resentment.
Many of us follow traditions that were once meaningful, yet now may feel burdensome. Now is a perfect time to consider which aspects of your life rituals you look forward to and cherish and which you don't. Consider which ones you want to eliminate, change or even create. With meaningful reflection and careful consideration traditions can contribute to work-life harmony.
Whether you start a brand new tradition of Fresh Fruit Salad for breakfast every Sunday morning or bringing all 42 members of your immediate family together once a year, take control of your traditions, make them your own and make them memorable. Reprinted with permission from The Coaching Clinic © The Coaching Clinic, 2003. The Advocates’ Brief January 2004
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