How to counteract being in an unhappy profession in an unhappy country!
Yesterday (March 20) was the “United Nations International Day of Happiness”, and it also marked the release of the annual “Happiest Countries” report. (Here’s the full report in case you...
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...
Modeling self-love and self-compassion on Valentine’s Day and beyond
Happy Valentine’s Day!
On Valentine’s Day, we usually talk about showering love on others. Chocolates, roses, greeting cards, dinners out. It’s usually all about someone else.
But what if we...
Elevate your legal game by stepping into the great outdoors.
I’m writing this from the patio at our AirBNB in Florida as our family wraps up a little “snow-bird” trip from frost-bitten Minnesota to balmy southern Florida!
My family is still asleep, so I’m...
5 Ways a Clean Workspace Can Improve Well-Being and Productivity
(Before I jump into this week’s thoughts, I wanted to point out the two programs coming up later in January - so after you read the “Note,” be sure to scroll down, check those programs out, register, and...
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 2023, and I’m so grateful for your continued presence in our EsquireWell community.
...
The winter solstice is this week on Thursday, December 21. It’s the longest day of the year. And the darkest day of the year.
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 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...
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...
