By Koryn Sheppard In October, the festive spirit of “trick or treat” fills the neighborhood. Beyond the candy and costumes, this playful phrase offers a reminder to enhance your mental well-being. Before the holiday...
By Koryn Sheppard As we move into September, we feel a shift in the air. The long, lazy days of summer are giving way to the crisp mornings and cool, golden-lit evenings of autumn....
By Koryn Sheppard Remember those endless summer days of childhood? The taste of a rocket pop melting down your fingers, the tart sweetness of homemade lemonade, the distinct smell of sunscreen, and the sheer,...
By Koryn Sheppard The human heart is an incredible organ, beating more than 2.5 billion times over a lifetime —depending, of course, on how long that life lasts. On average, it beats 100,000 times...
By Koryn Sheppard Election cycles, particularly in high-stakes political climates like the current one, can be exhilarating, exhausting — or both. The flood of political news, opinions, debates, and advertisements can overwhelm and even dismay....
By Heidi Weaver The dictionary definition of “a walk in the park” is “something that is easy to do.” So why did I build this activity up in my mind as a big, time-consuming...
By: Marta Manus There is no such thing as work/life balance. We must create balance within. In our fast-paced world, the way we manage our actions, time, and energy profoundly impacts our sense of...
By Tatiana Kline As a Public Defender, I have become skilled at advocating on behalf of others. I take pride in my ability to fight for what is right and not back down until...
By Jim Eischen, Co-Chair, San Diego County Bar Association Wellness Committee I recently surfed on longboards outside San Diego harbor with my youngest son and his good friend. We were having a wonderful time...
By Julie Lopez Lawyers, please go to sleep. Lawyers are ranked as the second most sleep-deprived group of workers in the United States, among home health workers and emergency medical responders. This is largely...