International Day of Happiness (or “World Happiness Day”) serves as an important reminder of the significance of well-being in our lives. Yet, for the legal profession, this day brings to light some stark realities.

Recent findings have revealed that the United States has seen a decline in its Wor...

I was thinking of this quote by Malcolm Forbes:

 “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.”

Wow - gut punch. How many of us focus much more on the things we “are not” or “can’t do” instead of all of the skills, talents, abilities, achievements, and potential we act...

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...

Our daughter plans to be an elementary school teacher, and she will be amazing at it! So we have been meeting with education faculty and touring education buildings at various college campuses.

We were in an education classroom, and I saw a poster on the wall that said, “Non-gendered substitutions ...

One thing that can really brighten someone’s day is a compliment. We’ve all had that experience - when your day isn’t going the best, but then someone takes a moment to say something positive or encouraging to you, and everything changes!

While it may seem like a simple and pleasant gesture, the ac...

 If you’re anything like me, the past likely brought its fair share of challenges and triumphs, both personally and professionally.

Before we dive headfirst into what's next, let’s explore why it's essential to express gratitude for the lessons learned and growth experienced, along with four practi...

As a lawyer or legal professional, you’re no stranger to the high demands and stress that accompany your career. However, despite the complexities of law and the craziness of your daily tasks, there's a powerful, yet often underutilized, tool that can significantly enhance your professional and p...

 The change of seasons from summer to fall always gets makes me a little sad. I don’t really love the impending winter (yep, I live in the wrong state.) I’m a July baby, and I love the heat of a hot summer day. 

Fall seems to whisper “Get your snowboots ready” and “You better make the most of this ...

Sometimes we all need a little boost, especially during a busy season.

It seems like most people are dealing with a host of demands right now:

• Welcoming new students or associates

• Planning new programming

• Preparing budgets

• New billing cycles are around the corner

• Evaluation...

Each year, on his birthday, I can’t help but think about what I’ve learned from my dad, who lives in the small town I grew up in.

One of the many things I learned from my father was that we have the opportunity to enjoy so many small, sweet, simple things each day.

But for many of us, we are so ca...

Lately, I've been wanting to start forming new habits.

I wanted to:

• Have a clean, organized basement.
• Lose a few extra pounds that had crept on over our record-breaking, harsh Minnesota winter
• Get to the bottom of my overflowing email inbox.

But the problem with these habits is that they...

It’s been a long string of hot days here in Minnesota. We aren’t known for our heat here in the Great North, so 2-3 weeks of 85+ degree days is pretty amazing (and it makes “July babies” like me very happy)!

This summer, I’ve been doing quite a bit of teaching and coaching on emotional intelligence...