May 14, 2010

Congratulations! Take Time to Breathe!

Congratulations! You've completed law school/another year/semester! Take some time to breathe and enjoy your accomplishments as well as celebrate with your cherished ones. Don't forget you didn't get here alone, and the your future successes will also rely on others so use some of this reflection time to hand write a note (or at least a short email) of gratitude to those who have supported you - professors, recommenders, supervising attorneys, classmates, friends, and family. A note of thanks will put you back in the front of that person again as you look forward to your new paths as well as hopefully find ways to either offer something in return for their support or at least consider ways to pay it forward. Again, congratulations!