Q/A: Am I Getting in My Own Way? Confirmation Bias and Self-Sabotage
04/16/25 • 13 min
In this Listener Q&A episode, we’re unpacking two common but sneaky mindset traps that show up in lawyer life: confirmation bias and self-sabotage. A listener asks, “How do I know when I’m making a smart decision versus just sabotaging myself?”—and it opens the door to a rich conversation about how fear, doubt, and our high-achieving brains can shape our choices more than we realize.
We explore how the lawyer brain is wired for overthinking and risk aversion, how perfectionism can become a cage, and how seemingly small habits like procrastination or "playing it safe" might actually be holding you back. You'll also learn a simple 3-question tool that helps you spot whether fear or values are driving your decision-making.
Plus, I share real coaching examples from women lawyers who broke through old stories and found more alignment, confidence, and momentum in their careers.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What confirmation bias looks like in legal careers
- How self-sabotage often disguises itself as “being responsible”
- 3 questions to uncover what’s really behind your choices
- Real-world examples from my coaching practice
- How to shift your inner narrative and start collecting new evidence
✨ If this episode resonates with you, send it to a fellow lawyer or leave a review—it helps more folks find us and feel supported.
📩 Got a question for a future episode? Email me or DM me on LinkedIn.
Free coaching consult/coffee and more!: https://autumnnoble.as.me
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:
- [email protected]
- Website: TheLawyerLifeCollective.com
- Reiki, Intuitive Readings, Nonlawyers: AutumnNoble.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AutumnNoble
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelawyerlifecollective
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawyerlifecollective
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- Book: The Lawyer Life Survival Guide: https://a.co/d/05Z4XBl7
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In this Listener Q&A episode, we’re unpacking two common but sneaky mindset traps that show up in lawyer life: confirmation bias and self-sabotage. A listener asks, “How do I know when I’m making a smart decision versus just sabotaging myself?”—and it opens the door to a rich conversation about how fear, doubt, and our high-achieving brains can shape our choices more than we realize.
We explore how the lawyer brain is wired for overthinking and risk aversion, how perfectionism can become a cage, and how seemingly small habits like procrastination or "playing it safe" might actually be holding you back. You'll also learn a simple 3-question tool that helps you spot whether fear or values are driving your decision-making.
Plus, I share real coaching examples from women lawyers who broke through old stories and found more alignment, confidence, and momentum in their careers.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What confirmation bias looks like in legal careers
- How self-sabotage often disguises itself as “being responsible”
- 3 questions to uncover what’s really behind your choices
- Real-world examples from my coaching practice
- How to shift your inner narrative and start collecting new evidence
✨ If this episode resonates with you, send it to a fellow lawyer or leave a review—it helps more folks find us and feel supported.
📩 Got a question for a future episode? Email me or DM me on LinkedIn.
Free coaching consult/coffee and more!: https://autumnnoble.as.me
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:
- [email protected]
- Website: TheLawyerLifeCollective.com
- Reiki, Intuitive Readings, Nonlawyers: AutumnNoble.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AutumnNoble
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelawyerlifecollective
- Instagram: @thelawyerlifecollective
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawyerlifecollective
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelawyerlifecollective
- Book: The Lawyer Life Survival Guide: https://a.co/d/05Z4XBl7
SHOP THE LAWYER LIFE COLLECTION on Etsy
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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In this calming 10-minute guided meditation, you’ll be gently led into a state of clarity and openness by grounding in the breath and exploring the subtle patterns of the mind. This practice invites you to observe your thoughts with curiosity rather than judgment, allowing beliefs and assumptions to soften and float away like leaves on a stream.
Through visualizations and reflective prompts, you'll rise above rigid thinking and make space for new perspectives — asking not, “How am I right?” but “What else might be true?” With a focus on releasing confirmation bias and mental rigidity, this meditation cultivates intuitive insight and helps you reconnect with the quiet wisdom of your heart.
Whether you're feeling mentally cluttered or navigating a situation where you need fresh perspective, this episode offers a grounding and expansive pause in your day. Tune in to return to stillness, release certainty, and reawaken your inner clarity.
Free coaching consult/coffee and more!: https://autumnnoble.as.me
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:
- [email protected]
- Website: TheLawyerLifeCollective.com
- Reiki, Intuitive Readings, Nonlawyers: AutumnNoble.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AutumnNoble
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelawyerlifecollective
- Instagram: @thelawyerlifecollective
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawyerlifecollective
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelawyerlifecollective
- Book: The Lawyer Life Survival Guide: https://a.co/d/05Z4XBl7
SHOP THE LAWYER LIFE COLLECTION on Etsy
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