Overcoming Overwhelm

Overcoming Overwhelm

A new LOD report by Barbara Patchen and Simon Harper

What happens when a leading voice in organisational psychology joins forces with one of the founders of flexible law? You get a candid, clear-eyed look at one of the toughest issues facing lawyers today: overwhelm.

In Overcoming Overwhelm, Barbara Patchen and Simon Harper trace how overwhelm takes root in the legal profession, from law school conditioning and trial-by-fire training to a culture of perfectionism and always-on expectations.

Along the way, they uncover the hidden patterns lawyers fall into—over-delivering, drawing rigid boundaries, or retreating into cynicism—and show how those habits keep us stuck.

This is a story about identity, culture, and change. Blending psychology, lived experience, and practical strategies, Barbara and Simon offer ways to pause, reset, and lead differently, helping lawyers build healthier, more sustainable careers.

Download your copy today and join a growing movement to shift from coping to reclaiming control.

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