Description:
One of the biggest roadblocks for lawyers is how hard they are on themselves. Research suggests that a strong inner critic leads to procrastination, anxiety, and burnout, while self-compassion is the key to resilience and productivity.

This interactive workshop takes a scientific, evolutionary perspective on the inner critic to uncover how the inner critic was created, what purpose it serves, and how lawyers can transform harsh judgments into wise discernments.

Some topics we will address include: Is it possible to motivate ourselves without self-criticism? How does easing the inner critic lead to better mental health? How does self-compassion impact the body and brain? How is self-compassion different from self-indulgence and self-esteem? How does the brain change as the inner critic eases? What are some tools for working with the inner critic?

We will use psychological strategies, wisdom from ancient cultures, and meditation to break free from a harsh inner voice, and find empowering ways to think about the past, present, and future.

Speaker:
Elizabeth Pyjov JD, MTS
Elizabeth has been teaching these practices for over ten years to over ten thousand people. She is a workshop facilitator and meditation teacher with a neuroscience background. Elizabeth discovered a way to thrive each step of the way in her legal career and now shares this wisdom through self-compassion, diversity, happiness, energy, connection, and resilience programs through her organization, Self-Compassion for Lawyers.