Life & Law: Your Practice. Your Life. Your Terms. #101: How To Figure Out Who You Are
Feb 28, 2023
In this conversation, Alexandra Brak, a former attorney turned therapy student, shares her transformative journey from big law to mental health counseling. She discusses how the pressure of law school shaped her identity and the importance of self-compassion in rediscovering her values. Allie emphasizes embracing periods of uncertainty to explore one's authentic self and highlights the significance of journaling and networking in her career pivot. Her inspiring motto is that multiple paths can lead to fulfillment, encouraging listeners to take steps toward their true selves.
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From Athlete To Achievement-Focused Law Student
- Alexandra Brak went to law school as a fallback after college and found the competitive environment comfortable.
- She treated law school as a new ladder to climb and used achievement to define her worth.
Give Yourself Permission To Flounder
- Try taking definitive time off or create space to flounder when you're uncertain about your career path.
- Small experiments and pauses reduce sunk-cost paralysis and reveal what truly fits you.
Protect Personal Commitments As A Test
- Do protect important personal time even when work pressures spike; missing a trip once proved everything survived.
- Use such moments to test whether your job's demands match your desired life choices.