It’s the week of Thanksgiving here in the United States, so “Happy Thanksgiving” if you are based in the US!
Of course, Thanksgiving makes me think of “giving thanks” (of course!) which brings up the idea of gratitude.
As a lawyer or legal...
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...
One week ago today, my husband and I were just getting back from a few days spent in Austin, Texas with two of our dear friends from college.
Getting away isn’t easy for us. Between our full-time work and two kids still at home, it’s pretty challenging to find coverage for our...
In our home, there’s one more weekend before the start of the school year (Minnesota schools typically start after Labor Day; I know many of your schools are already back in session.)
That means a few more late nights watching our favorite streaming shows with our teenagers.
One more...
Happy Self-Care Day!
You read that right - July 24 is Self-Care Day. Why July 24? Because self-care is important 24/7 (or 7/24).
What is self-care, and why is it so important for your health? “Self-care is not synonymous with self-indulgence or being selfish. Self-care...
It’s Fourth of July week, and I hope you had a wonderful long weekend! Did you get to see fireworks? With such a dry spell in so many areas of the country, I saw that some areas were having “laser shows” rather than fireworks because the burn risk was so high. Whatever you did...
I love a good obscure, little known “holiday”!
Some are a little over the top, like “Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day” (January 22, in case you want to celebrate it next year.)
But some of those “holidays” get me thinking about something that I...
Happy May 1! It’s incredible that May is already here, and - with it - Mental Health Awareness Month.
And not only that, this week, May 1 - May 5, is Well-Being Week in Law. Every year, the first week of May is designated “Well-Being Week in Law” (WWIL), and many...
April is Stress Awareness Month, so I wanted to spend a little time thinking with you about stress so you can be more aware of it (notice that it’s stress “awareness” month, not just stress “management” month.)
What is the definition of stress?
There are several...
Happy April! There’s still snow on the ground here in Minnesota, but spring is inevitable (it is inevitable, right?!? It’s been a very long winter.)
How about you? I hope the flowers are peaking through (or for some of you, those flowers are in full bloom!).
A few resources and...
The end of March is around the corner. It's the end of the first quarter of the year. About 25% of 2023 is in the rear-view mirror.
If you're anything like me, it's flown by. As in, it feels like I just put away the holiday decorations and suddenly it's April next week. How is that possible?
When...
In my work, I don't shy away from the hard topics, the awkward questions, and the subjects that make us feel uncomfortable. Why not? Because that's where the growth is!
Plus, I always believe that it doesn't do anyone any favors to not talk about the things that we really need to talk...
