Ep #220: Think Smarter (Not Harder) and Avoid Self-Sabotage

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Think Smarter (Not Harder) and Avoid Self-Sabotage

Do you ever feel like you’re in a constant battle—whether with opposing counsel, difficult colleagues, or even your own self-doubt? As lawyers, our minds are one of our most powerful tools. Yet, many of us unintentionally fuel the very struggles we’re trying to overcome, expending mental energy that could be better used to create the results we truly want.

 

In this episode, I’ll share three thinking strategies that can revolutionize how you approach challenges in both your legal practice and life. Drawing on insights from thought leaders like Dr. Joe Dispenza and Neville Goddard, I’ll show you how strategic thinking, grounded in both science and personal growth, can lead to tangible outcomes. These are practical tools you can start using today to stop self-sabotage and create the results you want.

 

I walk you through real-life examples from legal practice and everyday life, helping you recognize when you’re inadvertently strengthening your opponents, why waiting for external milestones to feel successful keeps you stuck, and how unconscious self-labels might be holding you back. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a concrete framework for using your mind strategically, allowing you to create the results you want without overexerting yourself or overthinking.

 

 

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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
  • How fighting against problems can actually make them stronger, and why it’s crucial to choose your battles carefully.
  • Why waiting for promotions, case wins, or other external milestones to feel confident or successful keeps you stuck.
  • How the Be-Do-Have model can help you embody your future success before achieving external results.
  • Techniques for identifying and challenging unconscious self-labels that may be limiting your potential.
  • How shifting your approach in relationships can unlock new capacities in others.
  • Practical strategies for redirecting your mental energy from focusing on problems to finding solutions.
  • The difference between defending your position and accepting what is in order to move forward.

 

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