The National Business Institute will present a live video webinar on “The Attorney’s Guide to Setting Boundaries and Achieving a Work-Life Balance” Friday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Attorneys can say “Goodbye” to chronic stress and job dissatisfaction, and “Hello” to enhanced mental health and productivity. This course will walk through the fundamentals of setting boundaries and finding a work-life balance in the legal profession. It will focus on such topics as: 

• Warning Signs of Burnout, Depression, and Other Mental Health Issues in Legal Practice

• Techniques for Identifying Top-Priority Assignments - and Setting Realistic Deadlines

• Useful Tips for Setting Firm Boundaries in Legal Settings

• Communicating Your Boundaries to Colleagues and Clients

• Effective Stress Management Tips and Tactics

• Identifying and Building Your Support System: Why It Matters and How to Do It

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book download, is $199. To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.

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