Brilliant Legal Mind
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Mindfulness resources & instruction for lawyers & professionals. Curated by a lawyer, mom, & meditation teacher. Often imperfect. Sometimes funny. Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/BrilliantLegalMind
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“Fear happens to all of us from time to time, including the very best lawyers and legal writers. When it happens to you, though, it does not mean that you can’t do a great job for your clients.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social explains: hubs.li/Q03dpp9R0
August 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“Fear happens to all of us from time to time, including the very best lawyers and legal writers. When it happens to you, though, it does not mean that you can’t do a great job for your clients.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social explains: hubs.li/Q03dpp9R0
I just spent about 90 months internally whining and mentally thrashing about trying to think of a blog post topic.
Then I meditated for a few minutes, opened a new post, and just started typing. I had a draft in 30 minutes.
Apparently this is my "writing process." #writing #meditation
Then I meditated for a few minutes, opened a new post, and just started typing. I had a draft in 30 minutes.
Apparently this is my "writing process." #writing #meditation
August 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I just spent about 90 months internally whining and mentally thrashing about trying to think of a blog post topic.
Then I meditated for a few minutes, opened a new post, and just started typing. I had a draft in 30 minutes.
Apparently this is my "writing process." #writing #meditation
Then I meditated for a few minutes, opened a new post, and just started typing. I had a draft in 30 minutes.
Apparently this is my "writing process." #writing #meditation
Pro tip: you can actually move during #mindfulness practice. It can be awesome too. This post explains how. brilliantlegalmind.com/2025/08/05/f...
August 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Pro tip: you can actually move during #mindfulness practice. It can be awesome too. This post explains how. brilliantlegalmind.com/2025/08/05/f...
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“The good news about even the scariest legal writing projects is that they are not the bar exam. You are allowed to ask for help.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social shares her tips for how to handle writing briefs that scare you in this post: hubs.li/Q03dpc-70
August 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“The good news about even the scariest legal writing projects is that they are not the bar exam. You are allowed to ask for help.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social shares her tips for how to handle writing briefs that scare you in this post: hubs.li/Q03dpc-70
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“When managed with self-compassion, fear can be understood and even harnessed to help you zero in on the details that matter most.” Lawyer and mindfulness coach @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social helps you harness your anxieties in this post: hubs.li/Q03dppJs0
July 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“When managed with self-compassion, fear can be understood and even harnessed to help you zero in on the details that matter most.” Lawyer and mindfulness coach @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social helps you harness your anxieties in this post: hubs.li/Q03dppJs0
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“The briefs that scare you tend not to be the simplest ones. They usually require more of your time rather than less. Once you have managed your fear enough, you should start as soon as possible.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social explains: hubs.li/Q03dpnRg0
How to Write a Solid Brief for the Case That Makes You Nervous
Strategies for brief writing and anxiety. How to write a brief when you're scared of the outcome. Claire Parsons brief writing, anxiety &self-compassion.
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July 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“The briefs that scare you tend not to be the simplest ones. They usually require more of your time rather than less. Once you have managed your fear enough, you should start as soon as possible.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social explains: hubs.li/Q03dpnRg0
You know what's harder than #writing an article on topic that is totally new to you? Writing an article you have written before, especially if you have done so many times before. Reps build mastery but finding a way to make it fresh and alive is tough.
July 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
You know what's harder than #writing an article on topic that is totally new to you? Writing an article you have written before, especially if you have done so many times before. Reps build mastery but finding a way to make it fresh and alive is tough.
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“If you are someone who prides yourself on your legal writing, it may be easy to feel ashamed when a project makes you nervous. I urge you to avoid this trap. Fear happens to all of us” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social encourages self-compassion instead of shame in her guest post: hubs.li/Q03dpq1_0
June 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“If you are someone who prides yourself on your legal writing, it may be easy to feel ashamed when a project makes you nervous. I urge you to avoid this trap. Fear happens to all of us” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social encourages self-compassion instead of shame in her guest post: hubs.li/Q03dpq1_0
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“You can still write a solid brief even when a case makes you nervous. Here are the five tips.” Lawyer and mindfulness coach @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social explains her strategies in this post: hubs.li/Q03dtFnF0
May 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“You can still write a solid brief even when a case makes you nervous. Here are the five tips.” Lawyer and mindfulness coach @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social explains her strategies in this post: hubs.li/Q03dtFnF0
Normal people who find new mouse pad with firm logo on their desk: Sweet. New swag!
Reaction of person who just watched season 2 of Severance upon seeing new mousepad: Praise Kier and his many branded blessings! #severance
Reaction of person who just watched season 2 of Severance upon seeing new mousepad: Praise Kier and his many branded blessings! #severance
April 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Normal people who find new mouse pad with firm logo on their desk: Sweet. New swag!
Reaction of person who just watched season 2 of Severance upon seeing new mousepad: Praise Kier and his many branded blessings! #severance
Reaction of person who just watched season 2 of Severance upon seeing new mousepad: Praise Kier and his many branded blessings! #severance
I have "smart" lights in my office that turn off when they don't detect motion. I hate them. My assistant just suggested a brilliant solution: put a wavy tube man in my office so they never turn off. This is the kind of problem-solving the world needs. #lawyers
a red yellow and blue air dancer with the word josh on the bottom
ALT: a red yellow and blue air dancer with the word josh on the bottom
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March 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I have "smart" lights in my office that turn off when they don't detect motion. I hate them. My assistant just suggested a brilliant solution: put a wavy tube man in my office so they never turn off. This is the kind of problem-solving the world needs. #lawyers
I'm all for healthy eating but if I put a treat in my lunchbox I am about 4000% more likely to eat the lunch I packed. This is how my lunch treats become healthy eating. Don't @ me. This is just math. #Lawyerlife
March 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm all for healthy eating but if I put a treat in my lunchbox I am about 4000% more likely to eat the lunch I packed. This is how my lunch treats become healthy eating. Don't @ me. This is just math. #Lawyerlife
My middle schooler just did something she promised to do earlier today without me reminding her. Motherhood achievement unlocked! (And heck yes I will commend her for it later.) #parenting #somethinggood
March 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
My middle schooler just did something she promised to do earlier today without me reminding her. Motherhood achievement unlocked! (And heck yes I will commend her for it later.) #parenting #somethinggood
I was nervous about flying but had to for a conference this week. The flight crew and TSA staff being calm and focused helped a lot. So did listening to Sza'a latest album on the flight. #Travel
February 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I was nervous about flying but had to for a conference this week. The flight crew and TSA staff being calm and focused helped a lot. So did listening to Sza'a latest album on the flight. #Travel
I've been thinking a lot lately about anchoring practices, like exercise and meditation, and how they have kept me steady these past few months. I wrote about it this week. Check it out here: bit.ly/3QmLD8v #mindfulness
February 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I've been thinking a lot lately about anchoring practices, like exercise and meditation, and how they have kept me steady these past few months. I wrote about it this week. Check it out here: bit.ly/3QmLD8v #mindfulness
Thanks to @thetattooedbuddha.bsky.social for letting me write about something good right now: Kendrick Lamar. thetattooedbuddha.com/2025/02/05/d...
Don’t Turn the TV Off at Halftime: Kendrick Lamar May Teach a Lesson about Anger - The Tattooed Buddha
The rap battle between Kendrick and Drake shows the power of anger, but this post explores how Lamar processed the anger on his latest album.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Thanks to @thetattooedbuddha.bsky.social for letting me write about something good right now: Kendrick Lamar. thetattooedbuddha.com/2025/02/05/d...
Just had an awesome conversation with my boomer dad about Chappell Roan, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyoncé, so good job Grammys.
February 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Just had an awesome conversation with my boomer dad about Chappell Roan, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyoncé, so good job Grammys.
If you know a federal worker, check in on them. Reach out and offer support. Even if you aren’t hiring, you can listen, share ideas about networking or connections or opportunities. #lawyers
January 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If you know a federal worker, check in on them. Reach out and offer support. Even if you aren’t hiring, you can listen, share ideas about networking or connections or opportunities. #lawyers
This is me shouting to the world that I am the editor of a legal treatise on LexisNexis. It was a lot of work but a great experience working with a group of excellent attorney authors. store.lexisnexis.com/en-us/employ...
January 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is me shouting to the world that I am the editor of a legal treatise on LexisNexis. It was a lot of work but a great experience working with a group of excellent attorney authors. store.lexisnexis.com/en-us/employ...
If you need or want some prompts to remember the good and reflect on the good that you can do, check out this journal from Amanda Gorman. It’s got her poetry and then space and prompts for writing.
January 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If you need or want some prompts to remember the good and reflect on the good that you can do, check out this journal from Amanda Gorman. It’s got her poetry and then space and prompts for writing.
It's the first NTI day of the year due to extreme cold and my kids are both online and not in pajamas. They are much better remote workers than me.
January 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It's the first NTI day of the year due to extreme cold and my kids are both online and not in pajamas. They are much better remote workers than me.
Me: I have been really good about getting back to my healthy habits this week.
Also me: I stayed up way too late last night doing diamond art and watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix.
#WorkinProgress
Also me: I stayed up way too late last night doing diamond art and watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix.
#WorkinProgress
January 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Me: I have been really good about getting back to my healthy habits this week.
Also me: I stayed up way too late last night doing diamond art and watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix.
#WorkinProgress
Also me: I stayed up way too late last night doing diamond art and watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix.
#WorkinProgress
I got to lead a guided meditation for my colleagues at work today and it is ice cream day to celebrate the office birthdays. This is a good day. #MindfulnessAtWork #icecream
January 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I got to lead a guided meditation for my colleagues at work today and it is ice cream day to celebrate the office birthdays. This is a good day. #MindfulnessAtWork #icecream
I successfully repurposed some content for a new blog post. Everyone please clap. I have 200+ blog posts, contribute posts elsewhere, and a side podcast and repurposing is something I never think to do. #blogging
January 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I successfully repurposed some content for a new blog post. Everyone please clap. I have 200+ blog posts, contribute posts elsewhere, and a side podcast and repurposing is something I never think to do. #blogging