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05 Is It You or the Job? The Real Internal Causes of Lawyer Burnout
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Is it you—or is it the job?
Discover the real internal causes of lawyer burnout, from perfectionism and self-criticism to the hidden mindset traps that keep women attorneys stuck. If you’re exhausted from trying to “fix” yourself while still feeling like you’re never enough, this episode is for you.
We’ll break down how burnout isn’t just about long hours or a heavy caseload—it’s about the relentless mental patterns and beliefs you’ve absorbed from years in law and a lifetime of being told you have to prove your worth. I’ll show you why your inner critic is so loud, how perfectionism and people-pleasing fuel exhaustion, and what you can actually do to start feeling better—without quitting your job or sacrificing your ambition.
You’ll learn:
- Why high-achieving women lawyers are especially vulnerable to burnout—even when they “do everything right”
- How internalized beliefs about productivity, self-worth, and success keep you stuck in the burnout cycle
- The role of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-criticism in draining your energy and confidence
- Practical, science-backed strategies to shift your mindset, turn down your stress response, and reclaim your sense of agency
- Why burnout is NOT your fault—and how to stop blaming yourself for feeling this way
If you’re tired of wondering if burnout is just “part of the job,” this episode unpacks why so many women lawyers blame themselves for exhaustion—and why the real culprit is often the relentless inner critic and impossible standards we’ve been taught to chase. Get ready to challenge the stories you’ve absorbed about what it takes to be “good enough” in law.
Listen now to start breaking free from the internal patterns that keep you stuck in burnout—and take the first step toward a legal career that actually feels good to live in, not just impressive on paper.
Take the quiz:
How Burned Out Are You, Really? A Quiz For Women Lawyers
https://www.heathermillscoaching.com/quiz
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- Book a free 20-minute call to talk about your burnout challenges. www.heathermillscoaching.com
- Download my free guide: 7 Reasons You’re Not Burned Out and Are Totally Fine, You Swear
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Full Show Notes, Episode Transcript, Plus More Resources for Women in Law:
05 Is It You or the Job? The Real Internal Causes of Lawyer Burnout
www.heathermillscoaching.com/blog/05-the-internal-causes-of-lawyer-burnout
Related Podcast Episode:
03 How to Stop Feeling Responsible for Everyone and Everything https://www.heathermillscoaching.com/blog/03-how-to-stop-feeling-responsible-for-everything-and-everyone
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