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Your Heart Works Hard for You: Are you returning the favor? growth happiness having what matters health

A few years ago, I had one of those relentless weeks - the kind where every minute felt accounted for before the day even began. 

Client calls, urgent emails, back-to-back meetings, late-night work … and no time to even think about taking care of myself. I told myself I would catch up on sleep late...

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This Valentine’s Day, Don’t Forget About You! ♥️ confidence happiness holidays self-care

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day 2019 looked a little different than usual for me. My husband was in Tanzania on a service and learning trip for work, soaking up the sun, connecting with and learning from others, and enjoying a safari before he headed home. 

I was home in Minnesota with the ...

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When Life Sends You a Sign (Literally): A Lesson in Joy happiness having what matters mindset simplicity

Have you ever noticed a theme emerging in your life? Maybe it's something subtle, like a word, a feeling, or an experience that seems to pop up repeatedly, as if it’s trying to tell you something. These themes often point to areas of growth, insight, or even just simple reminders to slow down and ap...

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Silent Nights, Rested Days: Rest and Recharge Before the New Year happiness holidays self-care stress

I’m writing this note to you this morning on the last day of the last full workweek of the year, and I’m sipping coffee out of my favorite holiday mug that says: “All Mama Wants is a Silent Night.” It’s a playful reminder of what so many of us crave at the end of a busy season - peace, quiet, and a ...

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The Power of Hobbies: Finding Joy, Connection, and a Little Magic happiness holidays mindset well-being

Life as a lawyer or legal professional can feel like a whirlwind - deadlines, client demands, and never-ending to-do lists. It’s so easy to push our own passions to the back burner. But here’s the thing: making time for hobbies, especially creative ones, can change everything.

For me, it’s playing ...

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What Adoption Taught Me About the Power of Belonging in Law happiness having what matters mindset vulnerability

(Today’s note is a little more personal, but it also ties into our legal workplaces and one of the main reasons I do the work I do.)

Tomorrow is National Adoption Day, a day close to my heart. As the mom of three incredible children - two of whom are adopted - I’ve seen firsthand and lived the beau...

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Not everything is a it seems: Lessons in empathy from a frozen plant happiness self-care stress vulnerability

A couple of weeks ago, we had our first hard freeze of the season. As I glanced out at the backyard deck that morning, 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 ...

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Falling Leaves, Rising Stress? EQ Can Help You Stay Grounded change happiness having what matters stress

After a string of above-average daily temperatures, it’s finally starting to feel like fall here in Minnesota. The leaves are quickly changing, the nights are cool enough that I needed to bring in my plants, and there are pumpkins and Halloween decorations in just about every one of my neighbors’ ya...

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World Gratitude Day: The Simple Practice That Could Change Your Legal Career authenticity happiness mindset vulnerability

I hope you’ve had a productive, energizing week. I’m guessing it’s been a busy one for you (it sure has been for me), so I hope your Friday is providing an off-ramp into a restful, restorative weekend!

Tomorrow, September 21, is World Gratitude Day, so that makes it the perfect time to reflect on h...

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Pumpkin Muffins, Law, and Life: Why Well-Being and EQ are Essential Ingredients happiness mindset well-being work/life balance

My parents are in town this weekend, and today we are zipping out to the college my daughters attend 90-minutes away so my folks can see the girls’ college dorm rooms. (Yes, my daughters ended up choosing the same college, which I have to admit is very, very convenient!)

This morning, I decided to ...

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Wander and Wonder: The Science-Backed Benefits of Travel happiness self-care stress well-being

I’m just back from our week-long trip to Berlin, and while the jet lag is still hanging on a bit (it’s amazing how much you can get done at 3:00 a.m. because your body thinks it’s 10:00 a.m.), the memories we made are more than worth it!

There’s something truly magical about stepping away from the ...

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Lessons from Lifeguarding: An Approach to Legal Well-Being happiness strength stress vulnerability

Growing up, I always worked hard in the summers. As a first-generation college student who paid my way through college and graduate school, I had to have multiple jobs every summer (and throughout the school year). 

One of my (many) summer jobs was a lifeguard. I worked at public pools all day, eve...

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