Chair Yoga for the Legal Community

By Kirsten Blume

OAAP Attorney Counselor Associate and yoga instructor Kirsten Blume leads you through a brief routine you can do at your desk to bring energy and flexibility to your day.

Elevate Mental Health and Well-Being Month | Week 5 - Career & Intellectual Well-Being: Practicing with Purpose

May 22, 2025

Aspects of career and intellectual well-being are grounded in our values. When our job and workplace align with our most deeply held values, we tend to feel more engaged, connected, and motivated. When our job or workplace misaligns with our values, it can contribute to burnout and less intellectual satisfaction day-to-day.

May 19, 2025

Healthy awareness and regulation of our emotions are the sine qua non of well-being. Simply put, the degree to which we can fully experience all other aspects of our personal and professional well-being is largely influenced by our ability to understand and regulate our own emotions.

May 12, 2025

Social connection at work isn’t just nice to have—research shows that feeling connected and having a sense of belonging in your workplace shapes well-being, motivation, and performance. The best part for busy lawyers is that encouraging connection and belonging doesn’t always require large investments of time. Opportunities for connection exist on a spectrum, from passing encounters to collective joy.