Join host Patrick Patino as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jordana Confino, a thought leader in the field of positive psychology and its application in the legal profession. In this episode, they explore the power of self-compassion, breaking free from perfectionism, and redefining success in the legal world. Jordana shares her personal journey from overachieving law student to a Big Law attorney and eventually finding her true calling in positive psychology. She emphasizes the importance of taking both external and internal positive risks to create a fulfilling career and personal life. Jordana and Patrick discuss actionable micro-practices to fuel self-compassion, such as: Noticing and acknowledging your inner critic. Micro-moments of connection throughout the day. Gratitude practice to rewire the brain away from negativity bias. Embracing mindfulness to develop self-awareness and self-compassion. In a world where external pressures and demands on lawyers are relentless, Jordana's insights offer a practical and refreshing approach to navigate the legal profession. Whether you decide to stay in the legal field or explore other paths, the principles of self-compassion and self-love are universally applicable. By applying these principles, lawyers can effectively reframe their mindsets, handle external pressures, and thrive in their careers, ultimately becoming newfangled lawyers who play to win with love, purpose, and resilience. Discover how embracing positive change, recognizing your true values, and practicing self-compassion can lead to a healthier, happier, and more successful life as a lawyer. Whether you're a seasoned legal professional or just starting your law career, this episode offers valuable insights to help you thrive in the demanding legal landscape. About Jordana Jordana Confino is a certified professional coach, lawyer, and Positive Lawyering professor dedicated to helping lawyers and other high-achieving professionals achieve greater satisfaction and success in their lives and work. Seven years after graduating from Yale Law School, Jordana founded JC Coaching & Consulting to advance the well-being of the legal profession and empower lawyers and other professionals to transform their lives and work for the better. Having spent the bulk of her career working as a lawyer and in legal education at elite institutions, Jordana knows that many high-achieving, successful people hold limiting beliefs that prevent them from truly flourishing. For many years, she was one of them. Jordana transformed her life leveraging the science of positive psychology and human motivation theory, and she is passionate about helping others do the same. Jordana holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University, and Certifications in Coaching and Applied Positive Psychology. In her blog, Chronicles of a Recovering Type A+ Perfectionist, Jordana shares stories and offers science-backed tips and strategies for reining in fear and cultivating joy, love, and values-based living in our crazy cut-throat world. jordanaconfino.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanaconfino/jordanaconfino.com