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- I was an overworked lawyer and missed the birth of my niece.
- I limited my work to a certain set of hours and limited my email access.
- The changes reduced stress, increased productivity, and bettered my health and job performance.
During my first six and half years practicing law, I prided myself on what I thought was productivity and efficiency through multitasking. While walking to the subway or dining with friends, I was on the phone, replying to clients and sending out directives.