Be Kind and Patient with Yourself
Over the last two months, I have learned a thing or two about how easy it is to feel stressed and overwhelmed even when doing the things we love. I started my new business because I wanted to help...
View ArticleBreaks (Opportunities v. Interruptions)
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat down to work on a project and found myself spinning my wheels for one reason or another. When that happens, I inevitably feel that my stomach is tight, my...
View ArticleWalking Away My Anxiety
It had been years since I felt such intense anxiety gripping the insides of my stomach. So many thoughts went through my mind – Why is this happening again? Isn’t anxiety supposed to disappear when...
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Just Be Bored!
I often find myself glued to my phone, especially when I have a few minutes to kill – standing in line at the grocery store, picking up a to-go order, when I’m waiting for someone else to get ready,...
View Article“What do I need right now?”
Self-Compassion Tip — ask yourself the question: “What do I need right now?” This was a challenging week both personally and professionally, and as I walked down to my windowless basement to do my...
View ArticleWrite and Reflect
I’ve never been one to journal, probably because I associate it with making a daily log of activities (any lawyer who has ever billed time can understand the struggle). But I had an experience...
View ArticleTaste your food (and coffee!)
Sounds simple, right? Well, last night I practically inhaled my dinner while watching a TV show. After I finished eating, my brain told me I was still hungry (even though my stomach was full). Not a...
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Feel the Joy!
If only there were enough words to describe the immense joy I felt last night attending our community tree lighting ceremony. As someone obsessed with Hallmark Christmas Movies, it might shock you to...
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Notice Your “I’ll do that later” Voice!
No matter how much clutter in my home and office stresses me out, I still think to myself, “I’ll do that later.” Then I avoid it, only to be stressed out again the next time I see it. Sound familiar?...
View ArticlePracticing Well: Self-Care
When I hear the term self-care, the usual ideas instantly come to mind – exercise, cook nutritious meals, get a massage, take time away from work, etc. I often feel what many lawyers feel, which is...
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