The Inner Practice

Honest reflections on what it means to be human. How to navigate life with grace and remember your infinite nature. For people who are ready to trust themselves, listen to themselves, honor themselves — and take full ownership of their life.

Written by Anna Scott.

Burnout Before It Breaks You: One Lawyer's Story
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Burnout Before It Breaks You: One Lawyer's Story

She came to me because she was exhausted. A high-performing woman. A lawyer. Always on. Nights. Weekends. A nervous system that never shut down. On the outside, she was capable and respected. On the inside, everything felt loud and urgent. She told me she wanted to do work in a new way — though she didn't yet know how. She only knew the current pace wasn't sustainable. This is what burnout looks like before it breaks you.

Understanding How We Have Our Experience

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My Training Partner

My Training Partner

When Love Grows You

My daughter Mattie and I recently went hiking in Point Reyes. Before we hit the trail, we picked up lunch and sat on the ground outside a bakery, laughing and talking. Something about the moment caught a stranger’s attention—they asked to take our photo.

I laughed out loud. If you’ve read my earlier blogs, you know why: our relationship hasn’t always looked like that.

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