How to Take Care of Your Future Self When You Have No Time

A guide to preparatory wellness.

Marisa Tashman
Nov 4 · 6 min read

Like many young ambitious women in the wake of Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In” movement, I often have to make choices between two options that are both necessary.

“Sleep or work out?” “Meditate or call my mom?” “Breathe for two minutes or finish this paragraph?”

Thanks to Reed Rawlings

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An almost-balanced lawyer. Preventing burnout.

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