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Ep 71. How I've Avoided Burn Out After 20 Years in the Courtroom · Go Big with Gib Podcast

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  Speaker 1: Welcome to the Go Big With Gibb podcast, where we talk to professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs about their big wins.
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  Speaker 1: Welcome to this episode of Go Big With Gibb, the podcast where we talk about how to live big, work hard and stay sharp.
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  Speaker 1: I'm your host, gibb Irons, and today we're talking about how you can work long hours for years without burning out by taking care of your physical and mental health.
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  Speaker 1: Let's get started.
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  Speaker 1: Long hours are a reality for many of us.
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  Speaker 1: Whether you're running a business, climbing the corporate ladder or, like me, thriving as a trial lawyer and the managing partner of my own law office, the demands can be relentless.
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  Speaker 1: I've been putting in tremendous hours for over a decade and I'm still here, energized and focused.
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  Speaker 1: The secret Prioritizing self-care for your body and mind here's the deal.
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  Speaker 1: You can't pour from an empty cup.
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  Speaker 1: Neglect your health and burnout will come knocking.
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  Speaker 1: But when you invest in your physical and mental well-being, you build stamina for the long haul.
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  Speaker 1: Physical health, whether it's hitting the gym, running or even a daily walk, keeps your energy up and stress down.
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  Speaker 1: Mental health practices like meditation, journaling or just unplugging together, they're your foundation for enduring high-stress work without breaking.
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  Speaker 1: Now here's the game changer Find something that you love doing.
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  Speaker 1: When you enjoy the activity, work doesn't feel like a chore.
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  Speaker 1: It's a reward.
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  Speaker 1: For me, I really enjoy what I do as an attorney and a business owner, and so for me it's a lot of fun.
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  Speaker 1: But I still need to take time to rest and recharge, and for me that's a non-negotiable.
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  Speaker 1: As a trial lawyer, I thrive in the intensity of the courtroom and the strategy of running my own firm.
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  Speaker 1: That fuels my drive, but self-care sustains it.
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  Speaker 1: I've learned that if I carve out time for my health, I show up sharper, stronger and ready to tackle any challenge.
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  Speaker 1: So how do you make this work?
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  Speaker 1: Start small.
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  Speaker 1: Find one physical activity that you enjoy doing and pair it with a good mental health strategy.
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  Speaker 1: Find one physical activity that you enjoy doing and pair it with a good mental health strategy.
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  Speaker 1: Find one physical activity that you enjoy doing and pair it with a mental health habit like five minutes of deep breathing.
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  Speaker 1: Over time, those habits will become your lifeline.
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  Speaker 1: My two decades of being an attorney proves it.
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  Speaker 1: Self-care isn't optional.
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  Speaker 1: It's the fuel that keeps you going.
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  Speaker 1: That's it for today's.
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  Speaker 1: Go Big with Gibb.
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  Speaker 1: Take care of your body and mind.
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  Speaker 1: Find what you love and you'll work hard for years without burning out.
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  Speaker 1: Drop a review, share this with a friend or hit me up on LinkedIn.
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  Speaker 1: I look forward to seeing you next time.
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  Speaker 1: Thank you for listening to this episode of Go Big with Gibb.
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  Speaker 1: If you haven't already go, follow us on social media at Gibb Irons.
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  Speaker 1: We'll see you next time.