Work/Life Balance

First of all, thanks to the great folks at ALPS for the kind invitation to post here at the ALPS411 blog. I've been a reader for a while, particularly since I set up a solo law practice almost 2 years ago. Since that time, I've had my feet firmly planted with one foot on the ground and another in the cloud.

(Quick Aside: If you are looking for a post on cyber securtiy, client confidence issues, or other tech oriented thoughts about the "Cloud" as it relates to the practice of law, this is not the post for you. There are many wonderful posts here at the ALPS 411 blog for that and I commend them to you.)

While that last statement could be (properly) interpreted as my being happy with the move and the better work/life balance that I've achieved...

Guest blog entry by Dr. Kathleen Baskett, MD
Medical Director, St. Vincent Healthcare Weight Management Clinic, Billings, MT

Professionals often have busy, hectic lives and their stress levels are typically quite high. Many want to slow down, have more personal time, have better relationships with their families, lose weight, stop smoking, drink less alcohol, start exercising, and on and on. The heavy commitment to work can wreck havoc on one’s health and well-being. Yet – what to do about it? How does one even begin? Changing behaviors and developing healthier habits do not happen overnight. Consistent and life-long changes can be difficult to make and do take time. Good intentions are not enough and pass by the wayside rather quickly....Read More »