Anjali Desai on How Attorneys Can Maintain Momentum – 'Embrace sustainable goals'

Foley & Lardner LLP director of coaching Anjali Desai shares insights for attorneys looking to maintain momentum and avoid burnout as the year marches on in her ABA Journal article, “Hit Your Stride and Strive Without Strife.”

“As overextension and burnout loom, old patterns and familiar routines creep back in. The truth is, we don’t transform overnight,” Desai writes. “Instead of chasing grandiose, unrealistic resolutions that can lead to frustration or feelings of failure, inadequacy or self-doubt when we fall short, what if we focused our efforts for the rest of the year on embracing sustainable goals – a way to hit our stride and strive without the strife?”

Desai recommends the building of small, consistent habits that support sustainable success. She explores practical steps attorneys can take, including creating a productive work environment, building meaningful professional relationships, and staying grounded through intentional reflection and planning.