The high stress environment that often accompanies the practice of law has contributed to shaping a culture of professionals who find it difficult to focus on the present. This lost concept and the successive perpetuation of an approach devoid of any focus on the individual has a negative impact on both the personal and professional lives of attorneys. That can lead to depression, anxiety, suicide, divorce and substance abuse. Utilizing basic Buddhist principles, attorneys can re-learn to focus themselves amidst the hurried profession.
Meditation and mindfulness offer a helpful shift to members of the legal profession. Yoga offers a concept that is consistent with this psychological theory and is a great compliment to Buddhist psychology skills. Although the idea of taking time for one’s self may seem counterintuitive to practical advice on becoming a better lawyer, a study conducted by researcher David M. Levy, “The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Training on Multitasking in a High-Stress Information Environment,” indicates a positive correlation exists between the practice of meditation, mindfulness and yoga, and subsequent improvement in work performance.
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