With the mania of the holidays (aka the "holi-daze") upon us, consider making a more intentional effort to take extra care of yourself and simplify all those routines, tasks, and "to dos" to only the absolute essentials. 

Whether it's FOMO, end of year review stress, family drama, or financial pressures, keeping things as simple as possible (the "nice to list") can free up energy to focus on what really needs attention the last two months...

I like to hit a soft "reset" button each month and to take stock of the prior month.  October means we're entering the last quarter of the year. I always feel that once October arrives, the days start speeding up a bit, and then after Halloween, it's a quick slide into the holidays.  

This is your reset, so there are no right or wrong ways to do this exercise. Write down your answers, or do this in a group - even with...

I like to hit a soft "reset" button each month and to take stock of the prior month. And with September being here, that "back to school" feeling I hope is energizing you a bit more, too.  Below is a coaching tool I use personally - and with professionals I work with - that is a nice easy way to transition from one month to the next.

This is your reset, so there are no right or wrong ways to do this, and no limit on the number of answers...

I've been cooking up a little something fun while my daughter's been at sleepaway camp this summer - an interactive ebook called the "Lawyer Pleasure Diet." 

What in the world is this, you might be asking?  Well, it's a "diet" where you add fun to your days in little doses and then notice how it counterbalances the stress you're under. 

What makes a pleasure diet magic is that it's not about taking anything away ... because...

One resource I love recommending every lawyer seeking inspiration and energy is Lin-Manuel Miranda's amazing play "Hamilton," adapted from the Ron Chernow biography of the same title. 

Not only does is Alexander Hamilton's actual life story inspire, but Miranda's work in bringing the play to life - which took years - has an interesting parallel to Hamilton's persistent work ethic. Ultimately, "Hamilton"  was the winner of the 2016...