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. ...

Buckle up, it’s here - the holiday season! The list is long and full of winter holidays between now and January.

So brace yourself - the onslaught of holiday goodies, parties, and festivities is about to ramp up!

The holiday season is synonymous with celebration and cheer, but it can also be a tim...

 It may feel like a strange juxtaposition, but thinking about Halloween also made me think of psychological safety, something I’ve been speaking and teaching about more and more.

Why is Halloween the perfect metaphor for understanding psychological safety in legal organizations?

Just as children g...

Getting away isn’t easy for my husband and me. Between our full-time work and two kids still at home, it’s pretty challenging to find coverage for our children and to take a pause (at least mostly) from our work responsibilities. 

(I did end up giving a client presentation from our friends’ home of...

First, I want to tell you how grateful I am that you are a part of this community. 

I don’t take your time or attention for granted at all, and I work each week to write things that I hope will be meaningful, impactful, and actionable for you in some way.

This week, I’m going to share something wi...

Mental health is a foundational component of well-being, so I want to devote this blog to mental health and breaking down the stigmas around it.  

World Mental Health Day: A Brief History

Every year on October 10th, the world comes together to observe World Mental Health Day. This day has its root...