As I glanced out at the backyard deck the morning after our first freeze, my plants seemed fine. From the kitchen window, they looked just as vibrant and lively as ever. But when I stepped outside and touched them, I realized they were frozen solid. What looked perfectly okay from afar was, in reali...

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 Wellbeing Officer at...

Happy birthday to EsquireWell!

With this anniversary, I’ve taken a step back to think about what’s working, what I want to keep, and where I’d like to make some changes. I’ve refreshed my website (you can check it out here), updated my logo, and have exciting plans in the works for 2025 (stay tuned...

 When the fall season kicks into high gear, many lawyers and legal professionals find themselves dealing with increased stress. Workloads often ramp up with new cases, deals closing, budget and compensation planning, onboarding new associates and laterals, and so on, and so on. On top of that, perso...

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 professionals, we’re often focus...

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 full days at the Nobel ...

 World Gratitude Day (September 21) is the perfect time to reflect on how gratitude can profoundly impact our well-being, especially in the legal profession. (And maybe shoot a note of gratitude to your colleagues, team, or loved ones today or tomorrow if you have a moment!)

Lawyers and legal profe...

 While putting together the ingredients for pumpkin muffins, I couldn’t help but think about how being a lawyer or a legal professional is a lot like baking. Stick with me here - this will make more sense in a moment! 

The pumpkin muffins I made for our daughters this morning!

In baking, you can...

The Minnesota State Fair (the “Great Minnesota Get-Together”), is an annual tradition for our family, filled with all the sensory delights you could imagine—mouth-watering food, endless activities, and a vibrant atmosphere. 

The State Fair is a quintessential celebration of everything we love about...

We adopted a sweet rescue dog named Sadie. We connected with her immediately—her gentle eyes and tentative wag of the tail spoke volumes. But just as we were about to welcome her into our family, life got hectic. I had speaking engagements in Philadelphia, and then we had a family trip planned to Ge...

 There’s something truly magical about stepping away from the daily grind and immersing yourself in a new place. Whether it was learning about the rich and complicated history, wandering the streets of Wittenberg, or soaking in the vibrant culture (and lots of authentic Berlin/German food), my trip ...

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 to be smooth sailin...