Coaches Corner: End of the Year Time & Energy
By Megan M. Moore In moments of stress or frustration, you might notice you don’t want to feel this way and then double down by telling yourself that you shouldn’t feel this way, or...
Category: Wellness
Lettuce Meal Plan
By Heidi Weaver It’s kind of a running joke here at the law school where I work that lunchtime can be feast or famine. Some days you’re lucky if you can grab a stale...
Mindfulness & Curiosity
By Jim Eischen “Seek mindfulness.” This persistent mantra echoes in the wellness community. Thought leaders in the business, healthcare, and yes, even legal communities, preach mindfulness as a necessary solution to nearly all present-day...
Collective Care vs. Self-Care: Why Collective Care is Key to Overcoming Workplace Burnout
By Marta Manus, Leadership Coach and Workplace Culture Consultant In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially classified burnout as an “occupational phenomenon,” and defined it as “A syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic...
“Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.”
By Amy J. Lepine This single line from Desiderata expresses the basic reason I practice at wellness. The habits that we cultivate in our lives, whether consciously or not, are very powerful. Most often,...
The Transformative Power of Coaching in the Legal Field
By Marta Manus and Megan M. Moore Personal Perspectives After suffering from severe burnout eight years into her legal career, Marta Manus knew there had to be a better way of working and leading...
Mindful Minute: Take the Scenic Route
By Heidi Weaver “Scenic Route.” Do you ever see those signs on the side of the highway and think to yourself, “I wonder where that road goes? I wish I had time to take...
Mindful Minute: Curiosity for Mindfulness & Growth
By Megan M. Moore When we become curious, we are more likely to listen deeply and learn from a neutral place. As we get more curious, we better understand our own and others’ behavior,...
Mindful Minute: A Meditation Practice Even Navy SEALs Use
By Amy J. Lepine Do you ever feel disconnected or wish you could relate to people on a deeper level? Tonglen could be the answer. This ancient Tibetan practice in compassion breaks down the...
Combating Diversity Fatigue: Don’t Forget Your Why
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Renée N.G. Stackhouse The social justice movements over the past year have led to increased discussions on diversity, equity, and...