Jeena Cho
Above the Law
San Francisco, CA, United States
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We Dissent
Fundamentally, this fight has always been about maintaining control over women. This battle continues today -- here and now. → Read More
3 strategies to reframe your negative mindset
* Home * In-Depth Reporting * 3 strategies to reframe your negative mindset 3 strategies to reframe your negative mindset Photo of Jeena Cho courtesy of JC Law Group Lawyers are trained to spot issues and think critically. We advise our clients on what can go wrong. Our legal training intensifies the negativity bias. Researcher Amrisha Vaish defines negativity bias as our proclivity to “attend… → Read More
When caring costs you: Lawyers can experience vicarious trauma from work
* Home * In-Depth Reporting * When caring costs you: Lawyers can experience… When caring costs you: Lawyers can experience vicarious trauma from work Andrea Vacca: “In litigation, I was encouraging my clients to rehash all of the terrible things that their spouse did during the marriage. This leads to the clients seeing themselves as a victim.” Photo by Jennifer Vacca. One thing they don’t teach… → Read More
6 steps to starting meditation: Don’t overprepare—just dive in
* Home * In-Depth Reporting * 6 steps to starting meditation: Don’t overprepare—just… 6 steps to starting meditation: Don’t overprepare—just dive in Lawyers tend to be very analytical, and we like to “logic” our way through life. When it comes to practicing mindfulness and meditation, it’s not enough to simply understand the theory behind it. One must actually practice it to gain its many… → Read More
Rethinking Reactions to Stress: You can’t control the sources of your anxiety—only your response
* Home * In-Depth Reporting * Rethinking Reactions to Stress: You can’t… Rethinking Reactions to Stress: You can’t control the sources of your anxiety—only your response Mindfulness is the practice of bringing clear-minded attention to what is happening in the present moment. This seemingly simple practice has been shown to have a wide range of benefits, including decreasing stress and anxiety.… → Read More
Day-to-day reality of depression may not look like you think
Depression can look as you might imagine: the inability to function or fulfill one’s daily responsibilities and to be in a constant state of gloom. But this isn’t true for everyone. As you’ll see from the stories below, there are many faces to depression and many paths for getting better. → Read More
3 Ways Of Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
If you also struggle with impostor syndrome, take heart. You aren't the only one. → Read More
How To Work With The Anxious Brain
Anxiety is one of the more treatable mental health issues but sadly, most people wait five or more years to seek help. → Read More
Concrete Strategy to Move from Rumination into Action
Embrace the journey, stop worrying about the destination. → Read More
So, You Want To Quit Law But You’re Overcome With Fear? Try This Exercise.
It can be really challenging to make good decisions when you're experiencing burnout. → Read More
Career Transitions Made Easier With Neuroscience Tools
Use this information to make navigating situations like changing jobs, leaving the law, or retiring easier on yourself. → Read More
When You’re Miserable Despite Success
You may have a persistent and disturbing voice inside that says, 'I am really unhappy.' → Read More
Lawyer loneliness: Facing and fighting 'No. 1 public health issue'
It can be lonely being a lawyer. We often spend long hours working in isolation. Even in law school, with almost 200 other students around me, I felt the sense of loneliness keenly. I saw my fellow classmates as competition. → Read More
Neuroscience And Mindfulness: Becoming More Resilient
How can you improve your resilience? → Read More
Working With A Coach For Transformation And Empowerment
Lawyers should consider working with a coach to find success and happiness. → Read More
Using Mindfulness To Combat Social Bias
This law professor thinks it can be done. → Read More
Suffering can be the human consequence of lawyering
* Home * In-Depth Reporting * Suffering can be the human consequence of… Suffering can be the human consequence of lawyering By Jeena Cho Jeena Cho: "Secure your own oxygen mask before helping others." Photograph courtesy of JC Law Group. Many lawyers practice in the suffering business. Perhaps they should’ve taught us this in law school. Day One would’ve been a good place. As a bankruptcy… → Read More
Imposter Syndrome: The Mindset And Culture That Is Plaguing Lawyers
Does this sound familiar? Feeling that you’re not cut out for the work you’re doing or the work you want to be doing? → Read More
So, You No Longer Want To Be A Lawyer. Now What?
Career transitions are rarely easy. Be kind to yourself as you try to find your next career path. → Read More
It’s Lonely Being A Lawyer
It makes sense that lawyers would avoid taking steps to break the loneliness because it would require vulnerability. → Read More