Mindful Minute: February is for Hearts
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...
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Mindful Minute: A Walk in the Park
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...
Mindful Minute: Resilience – Finding Ways Forward Through Adversity
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...
Mindful Minute: Prioritize More Sleep
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...
The Power of Making Clear Agreements
By Megan M. Moore, Leadership & Career Advancement Coach The word agreement brings to mind legal terms of art: contracts, joint powers authority, offer-acceptance-consideration. As attorneys, we know that these kinds of agreements are...
Mindful Minute: Take A Breath….
By Jim Eischen, Co-Chair, San Diego County Bar Association Wellness Committee How many times have we heard: “…take a deep breath….” before we react to or do something? Have you ever wondered, why? Our...
Please Stop Asking This Question
By Tatiana Kline “When are you going to have children?” It seems like an innocent question. But for many, the thought of answering the question drums up anxiety, stress, insecurities, and maybe even grief....
Be a Joiner
By Heidi Weaver What does it mean to be a joiner? Here are some informal definitions of “joiner” that I found: That all sounds pleasant and advisable enough. But being a “joiner” has honestly...
Your Friendly Reminder During Gala Season and Beyond
By Pauline Villanueva If you’re reading this, stop. Pause. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in and lift your shoulders up to your ears. As you exhale, let your shoulders relax down your...
Harnessing Neutral Accountability to Improve Your Well-being
By Megan M. Moore, Attorney Career and Business Coach When it comes to your well-being, the truth is that you need to figure out what works for you. What your colleague or family member does...