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The Neuroscience Behind Why Legal Work Is Uniquely Demanding cognitive load mindset neuroscience performance well-being Jul 01, 2026

Most legal professionals I talk to can describe the feeling precisely, even if they can’t explain it. The day wasn’t unmanageable. The work went fine. But by the time they got home, they felt emptied out in a way that a good night’s sleep doesn’t fully fix.

This isn’t a stamina ...

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Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW

Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW

Founder, EsquireWell

I've spent my career at the intersection of law and human well-being. I write about both with equal parts research and hard-won experience. If you've ever wondered whether there's a better way to work, there is! Let's explore it together.

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