In 2021, I quit my $200,000-a-year job as a corporate lawyer. I was depressed and completely burned out. I needed to take a step back and take care of myself.
Since then, I’ve been prioritizing healthy routines. I also started my own small law firm in 2022, and became an advocate for mental health awareness on social media.
I’ve created a community of over 300,000 people across TikTok, LinkedIn and Instagram who, like me, are putting their well-being before their careers. Recently, I asked them: “What small, non-negotiable habit has changed your life the most?”
Here were the four most popular answers:
2. Practicing gratitude
A huge amount of responses involved focusing on the positives rather than dwelling on the negatives.
I keep a gratitude journal, and whenever I’m feeling down, I’ll answer these prompts:
- What is one thing that went better than expected recently?
- What is one goal that I’ve accomplished, and how has it made my life different?
- What is one thing that I am thankful for today?
When I’m done, I feel more grounded, grateful, and focused on what I have instead of what I wish I had.
Gratitude Apprentice 