Be the Best You
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...
Category: Wellness
From Before to After: How I Shed Denial About My Health and Nearly 140 Pounds
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...
From Medication to Meditation
By Rick Waite Two double vodkas on the rocks every night before dinner. To relax after a hard day at the office, I told myself. And then perhaps a glass of red wine with...
Open Dialogue: Opening Up About Traumatic Cases and Secondary Drama
By Christine Pangan, featuring Agustin Peña and Michelle Ryle. When working with clients/victims in traumatic situations, how do you prevent yourself from experiencing secondary trauma? Michelle Ryle works in the City Attorney’s Domestic Violence...
Being Well at Work: Ergonomic Tips
This infographic was originally published in the July/August 2018 issue of San Diego Lawyer.
Why Wellness
We asked a few SDCBA members how and why they make wellness a priority. Here’s what they said: Susan Hack, Runner, Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP My dad died of a massive heart attack two...
Stress Be Banished: How local attorneys find peace among the chaos
By Aleida Wahn With a hard right hook, a punishing bike ride, the playing of a treasured musical instrument or the exhilaration of the open ocean, stress is magically banished. Hardworking attorneys reveal their...
Intermittent Fasting: The basics of intermittent fasting and how busy lawyers can make it work
By Hali Anderson A wise woman once told me the secret to weight loss: Move more, eat less. Four words. Simple, right? For me, the “moving more” is the easy part. I get up...
A Daily Morning Routine Will Start Your Day Right
By Monty McIntyre The Problem: Lawyers know that the law is a “jealous mistress.” It demands lots of our time and attention and includes constant deadlines set by others. This can cause stress. The...
Self-Care for Lawyers: The Benefits of Building One Self-Care Habit at a Time
By Rick Waite The big changes started about 10 years ago, when I started surfing every day at 6 a.m. instead of getting on the freeway to go to work. Soon I started journaling...