The Long Weekend Your Brain Has Been Waiting For happiness having what matters health work/life balance May 23, 2025

I did something rare and wonderful that we often talk about, but never follow through with: I took myself out on a solo date.

My husband and son headed to our family cabin, our daughters are studying abroad, and I have just a couple more meetings and projects to wrap up today fr...

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Walk the Walk: A Simple Step Toward Lawyer Well-Being change habit health simplicity Apr 02, 2025

The first Wednesday of April is National Walking Day!

When you think of powerful well-being practices for lawyers, walking might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but maybe it should be.

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of legal practice, we’re often glued to our...

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Your Heart Works Hard for You: Are you returning the favor? growth happiness having what matters health Feb 21, 2025

A few years ago, I had one of those relentless weeks - the kind where every minute felt accounted for before the day even began. 

Client calls, urgent emails, back-to-back meetings, late-night work … and no time to even think about taking care of myself. I told myself I would ca...

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New Year, New Goals: Why Quarterly Planning is a Game-Changer goals growth health holidays Jan 08, 2025

Happy New Year! 🎉 I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that your new year is off to a terrific start. I’m just getting back into the swing of things with those last couple of weird workweeks.

And, of course, I’m trying to do all of the “new year” reflecting, journaling,...

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Strong Roots, Stronger You: The Foundation of Well-Being and Success health holidays self-care well-being Dec 23, 2024

One of my favorite moments during the holiday season is sitting in the quiet glow of our holiday tree early in the morning. It’s that magical time before the house comes alive, before my family wakes up and the day gets going. With a cup of coffee in hand, I take a moment to just...

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Engaged But Exhausted: The Hidden Risks of Being "On" All the Time health performance productivity self-care Nov 08, 2024

Ever wonder if you are super engaged, super burnt out, or maybe even both?

Once, I had an exhilarating (and exhausting) schedule that started bright and early at 6:45 a.m. logging in for a speaking engagement for the Bar Association of the Maldives alongside my friend and Chief ...

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World Mental Health Day: Because Work is Better with Friends health holidays well-being work/life balance Oct 09, 2024

Happy World Mental Health Day! As we take a moment today to shine a light on the importance of mental health, there’s something we sometimes overlook: how friendships, especially in the workplace, can play a huge role in our overall well-being. 

As lawyers and legal professional...

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Sleep Smart, Work Smart: The Science Behind Better Rest for Lawyers habit health self-care work/life balance Oct 04, 2024

Okay, I have to confess: I am a total nerd when it comes to learning. 

Thinking back, one specific memory comes to mind; I was giddy - and I mean that in the most literal sense (like, standing outside the doors when they opened so I could get a front row seat) - spending two ful...

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Your Flight is Cancelled! Emotional Intelligence on the Go health mindset stress well-being work/life balance Aug 09, 2024

I wrote this note while traveling in Berlin, the city was still quiet, and my husband and daughters were fast asleep after a long and unexpectedly eventful journey. I had the lovely chance to enjoy some coffee and muesli as I thought about you! 

We anticipated our trip to Berlin...

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Celebrating Well-Being Week in Law goals growth health mindset well-being May 03, 2024

 Well-being Week in Law is a perfect time for those in the legal field to embrace and reflect on the significant role that well-being plays in both our personal and professional lives.

Originating from a broad movement to address the unique stresses and mental health challenges ...

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Rethinking Sleep: A Necessity for Legal Professionals habit health performance self-care Mar 15, 2024

How often have we heard or even said to ourselves, "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? 

It's a common refrain in the legal profession, where long hours and late nights are often worn as badges of honor. But at what cost? 

Because sleep is so important, I invited my dear friend and Esqu...

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The Power of Disconnecting: Celebrating National Unplugging Day habit health self-care stress Feb 28, 2024

I’m on my phone … a lot. I’ll admit it. I try not to use it when I should otherwise be present with others, but even then, I’m guilty of a quick under-the-table email glance. I’m working on it, really I am.

Even recently, this came up in our family. Our daughter will be travelin...

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