In the legal profession, we talk a lot about innovation, fresh ideas, and staying ahead of the curve. All of that is important.

But sometimes the most powerful lessons don’t come from what’s new - they come from the people who’ve already walked the path before us. Mentors, colleagues, family member...

A recent "celebration" day inspired this newsletter ...

International Day of Happiness - a reminder that happiness isn’t just a fleeting emotion; it’s a core part of our well-being. And yet, in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of the legal profession, it’s easy to overlook or even dismiss happines...

 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 kids - right in the mid...

Happy New Year! 🎉 I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that your new year is off to a terrific start. I’m just getting back into the swing of things with those last couple of weird workweeks.

And, of course, I’m trying to do all of the “new year” reflecting, journaling, planning, etc. that...

One of my favorite moments during the holiday season is sitting in the quiet glow of our holiday tree early in the morning. It’s that magical time before the house comes alive, before my family wakes up and the day gets going. With a cup of coffee in hand, I take a moment to just be - to reflect, br...

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 little breathing room.

For lawyers and legal professionals, the end of the year often feels like a...

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 ...

 Conferences are always a mix of connection and chaos, so I’ve developed a few habits to make things run smoother.

Take my nametag, for example. After forgetting it too many times, I now hang it on my hotel room door at night before I go to bed and put my bag and anything else I know I’ll need righ...

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...

We live in a free country (so much gratitude to those who serve and have served to make that true), but sometimes, in our personal and professional lives, we feel anything but free.

Sometimes we feel trapped by stories we tell ourselves and old ways of thinking and doing. Our habits and routines, ...

Ideally, World Productivity Day is a chance to pause and think about how we manage our time and resources- so that’s what I tried to use it for.

Although the origins of World Productivity Day are a bit fuzzy, it's a day recognized globally for sharing tips and strategies to help us all achieve a bi...

My family and I don’t always see eye-to-eye on politics, so I thought about how the skills I try to use to navigate tricky family conversations about politics are also useful in our legal workplaces.

As legal professionals, we often find ourselves at the intersection of law and politics, making ...