Well-Being

Nothing But the Ruth
Starting the Day on a Happy Foot

Earlier this year, I listened to an episode of the podcast "Invisible Office Hours," where the hosts, entrepreneurs Paul Jarvis and Jason Zook, shared their morning routines. They don't begin their days by checking email and jumping on client ...

Ruth Carter - September 14, 2015
Five Healthy Ways to Relax

“Relax: re·lax (rəˈlaks/) v. make or become less tense or anxious.” Being tense and anxious can make you worried, uneasy, irritable, exhausted and even susceptible to illness, including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, gastrointestinal ...

Jamie Spannhake - September 11, 2015
Five Ways to Say ‘Me First’

Why is it that we take care of everyone and everything else before we take care of ourselves? Why do we neglect our needs in ways we would never tolerate from another person? Why do we accept this self-treatment? Perhaps it's because no one ...

Jamie Spannhake - July 17, 2015
Five Ways to Build True Fitness into Your Day

Fitness, according to Merriam-Webster, is “the quality or state of being fit.” So what, then, is “fit”? Therein lies the key to true fitness. As Merriam-Webster explains, “fit” means “sound physically and mentally.” Here are five ways to build ...

Jamie Spannhake - May 22, 2015
multitasking
Not Just for Women: Kick Your Power Up a Notch

Sometimes women let circumstances and self-imposed obligations get between themselves and their big dreams, says Nancy O'Reilly, editor of the new book, "Leading Women: 20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life." ...

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - May 15, 2015
Brain Power
Be Smart, Take Breaks for Peak Performance

The mind is not a marathon runner. It's a sprinter. When you push it too long, decision fatigue sets in and performance suffers. Filling the mental energy tank back up is easy. Just take a break. Think of it this way: The mind is a product of ...

Paul H. Burton - May 4, 2015
Five Ways Your Smartphone Can Keep You Healthy

That iPhone or Android in your pocket already does nearly everything but wash the car. So why not apply your smartphone's smarts to getting and keeping a healthy glow? Today, lawyer and certified health coach Jamie Spannhake launches our "Fit ...

Jamie Spannhake - March 20, 2015
Lawyers, Depression and Substance Abuse: A Candid Q&A

The suicide of actor Robin Williams made many, including me, reflect on how problems related to depression and substance abuse can lead to desperate, irrational actions. Lawyers in general tend to be more susceptible to problems like these. ...

Ruth Carter - September 18, 2014
Mindfulness
Five Ways Mindfulness Can Benefit Lawyers

Mindfulness means to be in the present and to accept each moment without preference or judgment. It’s an ancient practice that comes from Buddhism. It's not a religious practice. Rather, it’s a way to engage in our lives with care and ...

Jeena Cho - August 20, 2014
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Want a Great New Job? Skip the Resume Black Hole

If you’re subjecting yourself to an online cattle-call and hoping it will somehow result in a new job, you’d better hope that part of the job description is “sheep-like; blindly follows the crowd and pointless instructions from people ...

Mike O'Horo - August 4, 2014
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