Tricky political conversations? How to have them - from the conference room to the kitchen table authenticity habit holidays mindset

My family and I don’t always see eye-to-eye on politics, so I thought about how the skills I try to use to navigate tricky family conversations about politics are also useful in our legal workplaces.

Ā 

As legal professionals, we often find ourselves at the intersection of law and politics, making ...

Continue Reading...
Creating a Culture of Caring growth habit mindset productivity

I've been thinking of my former neighbors. Although we didn't know each other well, we occasionally encountered each other at neighborhood gatherings. They certainly seemed nice enough, and we always exchanged pleasantries and small talk at the mailbox or waved as we drove past each other.

Reflecti...

Continue Reading...
Rethinking Sleep: A Necessity for Legal Professionals habit health performance self-care

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

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?Ā 

Because sleep is so important,Ā I invited my dear friend and EsquireWell sleep expert...

Continue Reading...
The Power of Disconnecting: Celebrating National Unplugging Day habit health self-care stress

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 beĀ traveling internationally,Ā s...

Continue Reading...
Transform Challenges into Opportunities: The Power of Cognitive Reframing growth habit happiness mindset

When my kids were off school, we decided to grab lunch at their favorite place (Cane’s Chicken) and go see a movie.

The box combo at Cane’s is a hefty meal, so we had a few extra chicken tenders. In my rush to get to lunch so that we could get to the movie on time, I’d forgotten to grab a cooler ba...

Continue Reading...
The fastest, easiest, and cheapest way to calm down growth habit simplicity

Full confession: the last few weeks have felt a bit more harried than usual, and even though I try to be a good role model in all things well-being (you know, ā€œwalking the talkā€ and all), sometimes I have to remind myself of the very things I speak and coach about.

This time of year is full for me ...

Continue Reading...
Using birthday candles to ignite new habits goals habit

Our EsquireWell community continues to grow, and I'm so happy you are here!

Ā 

I love birthdays. There’s something so fresh and new about a new year - whether it’s January 1 or (in my case) July 16. I like to treat each of these milestones as a time to make a fresh start, reflect, reset, and set ne...

Continue Reading...
If you can't say something nice ... goals growth habit

Ā When is the last time you gave a sincere compliment? When is the last time you received one?

A genuine compliment can make a real impact. It's an opportunity to acknowledge someone's hard work, great idea, important contribution, or simply something you appreciate about another person. (Side benef...

Continue Reading...
Learn the Exact Strategies I'm Going to Use to Hit My Goals! Let's do this together! goals growth habit

Ā Did you set New Year's resolutions and goals? I did!Ā 

Yes, we can set new goals any time, but the new year is a particularly good time to set them. Something about the "out with the old, in with the new" moment of the calendar flipping. (It's true!Ā Check this out,Ā but remember you can have a "fres...

Continue Reading...
You've got your New Year's Resolutions set ... now what? Learn how to build new habits and reach your goals! goals habit mindset

I always get so excited at the beginning of the year. It feels like such a clean start and full of promise and opportunity. Of course, every day can be a fresh start, but there is something powerful about the start of a new year.

This month, we will be focused on building new habits so that you can...

Continue Reading...
1 2

Are you subscribed to receive Kendra’s weekly newsletter?

Be the first to receive Kendra’s articles delivered straight to your inbox!

You can unsubscribe at any time!