Get Off the Carousel: Breaking Free from Unproductive Cycles
This weekend is the annual city festival in our town. Every year since the kids were small, we stop by, eat some “fair food”, check out the vendors, and let the kids ride a few carnival rides.
This got me thinking...
Being Remembered for How You Made Them Feel: The Role of EQ in Legal Practice
Greetings from Franklin Grove, IL (population about 900)!
I'm currently here for my 30th high school reunion, and I can’t wait to see my classmates tomorrow for a BBQ get-together and bonfire (thank...
Explosive, bright ideas: emotional regulation and legal success
I hope you're all enjoying the summer as much as we are in my family!
I’m at the Professional Development Consortium (PDC) conference in San Diego, but I wanted to pop into your inbox and share a personal...
How a healthy apology shows emotional intelligence and leadership
Let’s face it – saying “I’m sorry” isn’t always easy.
But have you ever noticed how powerful those two little words can be? Apologizing isn’t just about etiquette; it can show...
My trip and fall left a lasting impression - not in a good way!
Last week, my neighbors moved away after several years of living up the street. Although we didn't know each other well, we occasionally encountered each other at neighborhood gatherings. They certainly seemed nice enough, and...
Celebrating and navigating seasons of change!
This weekend, our home will be bustling with excitement (and a bit of chaos) as we celebrate a significant milestone in our family: our two younger children are both graduating from high school!
As we prepare for their graduation party at our...
Reasons to Embrace Well-Being Week and How To Do It
Happy May! I can’t believe it’s already May and the first four months of the year are complete. At the beginning of the year, Well-Being Week in Law felt so far away, but now it's right around the corner.
Next week...
How connections are important to your well-being, growth, and success!
Last Saturday morning, I had the delightful opportunity to serve as the emcee for the University of Minnesota School of Law Alumnae Brunch, hosted by the Minnesota Law AluMNae Network during our alumni weekend.
As...
Treat yourself like the high-performer that you are!
Heidi Brown, author of "The Flourishing Lawyer," was the guest expert on the EsquireWell Academy Monthly Masterclass. We had such a fabulous discussion about the “Lawyer’s Peak Performance Playbook” - how to unleash your inner...
How valuing who you are leads to improved well-being and performance.
The other day, I saw 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...
Making lemonade as a strategy for success!
This past Monday was President’s Day, so our kids were off of school. We decided to grab lunch at their favorite place (Cane’s Chicken) and go see a movie (“Wonka”).
The box combo at Cane’s is a hefty meal, so we had...
Choose your words thoughtfully - words have power!
It’s been a busy few weeks in our home! After the holidays, we got out of the chilly Minnesota winter for a bit to escape to Florida. And since then, we’ve been using at least one day a week to visit colleges with our youngest...
