Regular exercise has long been held as the key to a healthier life: increasing one’s natural energy levels and even adding years to one’s life. However, the benefits of exercise go deeper than just physical betterment.
By Lilys McCoy I recently started using a fountain pen. Why, you may ask? Two reasons: First, I felt I needed to do a digital detox and returning to longhand seemed like a good...
By Christopher W. Todd with a substantial assist from Susan R. Todd Esq. (retired) “The brain is a very flexible organism.” I have heard this quote with my own ears – several times, in...
By Marta Manus Life has a funny way of giving us exactly what we need practice in. Nearly nine years into my career as a class action attorney, I burned out big time. Years...
By Kevin Hambly So you studied diligently for the bar, passed, and now you are a new lawyer. Now, you find yourself experiencing more anxiety and stress in the practice of law. From a...
By Randall Christison Talking to a lawyer-friend recently, one in practice for many years, I asked how he was. “Working harder; enjoying it less.” Far from flippant, he was deadly serious. Everything in his...
By Lori Pope Congratulations, you have picked a career where feeling stressed is the baseline on any given day. This stress does not just affect our physical and mental health, but our ability to...
By Marta Manus Purposeful engagement is directly linked to a person’s overall well-being and quality of life. At the Yale School of Management, every MBA student takes a class on purpose at work. Unfortunately,...
By Joan R. M. Bullock In the March/April issue I wrote the article, “Today’s Lawyer,” focusing on the solo and small firm practitioner. I noted how the DIY economy, fueled by commoditization of legal...
By Ray Estolano I always used to argue, in true defense attorney fashion, that I was a healthy fat man. Yes, my weight had ballooned up to 360 pounds since college. But, it was...