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...

 I'm thinking back to when I was the only one who wanted to head to the beach during a family vacation to Florida. The sight of the ocean and the sound of the waves are so deeply soothing and magical to me. I couldn’t leave without enjoying a couple more hours of beach time. 

So, I enjoyed some inc...

“Out with the old, in with the new,” as they say! I’m trying to take some time every day to sort through old papers, files, books, and other stuff that I just don’t need to make my workspace and home work better for me.

I’m an aspiring minimalist because I can’t ignore the benefits I’ve experienced...

 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 we approach the end of another year, it's a perfect time to pause, reflect, and gather our strength for the journey ahead. I’ve been inspired by your dedication and growth throughout the year, and I’m so grateful for your continued presence in our EsquireWell community.  

During this season, my ...

 The church I used to play the organ at always held an annual “Blue Christmas” service on the equinox. At first, when I heard about it, I didn’t get it. Weren’t we always supposed to be full of holiday cheer during the holidays, or at least pretend we were? 

But this was a small service intended fo...

It seems like there are never enough hours in the day to get it all done. Work, family commitments, home management, community and volunteer activities, and so on, and so on.

What’s the first thing that falls off the list for many of us - hobbies. Our enjoyable pastimes and things we do “just for f...

It’s that complicated time of year where many of us try to celebrate holidays and fill our homes with peace, love, and joy while feeling the opposite at work!

We get to experience the competing emotions of joy and stress. As courtrooms and boardrooms grow quiet and firms prepare for the year's clos...

 You might be thinking, how is business development related to well-being? Well, for those of you whose occupational well-being success relies on developing and serving clients, business development is absolutely essential.

(And for those of you who don’t need to build business in the traditional s...

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...

True confession: Sometimes I care too much about what other people think. 

There, I said it. I know I teach this stuff, but I’d be lying to you if I said that I have some superhuman power to stand strong in my own confidence and self-worth all the time, not caring a bit what others think about me. ...