‘Tis Better to Give Than Receive Advice
I grew up with some very smart siblings. Three were valedictorians and all graduated with honors in college and then earned graduate degrees. I found my successes in competitive swimming and social connection. I was not valedictorian but was bestowed with the honor of class clown in high school. Needless to say, I was not a very confident student. Read More +
Febreze Life
A friend recently sent me an article that cited studies showing a link between loss of smell and declining memory, cognition, and mental health. Given my keen sense of smell, this information thrilled me. However, a strong sense of smell can sometimes be a drawback. I was reminded of this on a recent beach trip when my wife and I stayed in an old-school efficiency apartment at Atlantic Beach. Read More +
Chasing the Tail of Happiness
Happiness is a hot topic in the self-help world. There are more than 20,000 books that have been published with “happiness” in the title. An entire industry has been built around the goal of happiness. But do we even know what we mean when we say we want to be happy, and should it be our ultimate goal? I would suggest that there is something far greater than simple happiness. That something is the concept of well-being. Read More +
Professionalism in the Practice of Law
Mental health and the legal profession. Read More +
It Was the Best of Times, A Father’s Day Greeting from Dickens
Within that opening line to A Tale of Two Cities lies the secret to a long and happy Law Life. Read More +
Henry’s Rules for Moving Things
A lesson on lifting and moving heavy objects. Read More +
The Lawyer Who Found Her Superpower
A Western North Carolina attorney with a Superpower. Read More +
The Lawyer Who Lost His Bucket List
“Life is what happens when we’re busy making plans.” Read More +
A Valentine’s Day Lawyer in the Police Blotter
A Valentine’s Day story about the redemptive power of love. Read More +
Break Some Crayons to Brighten Your Law Life
A lesson on coping with change in a creative way. Read More +
Three Books for Every NC Lawyer’s Holiday List
Book recommendations for every lawyer on your list. Read More +
Giving Thanks for an Astonishing Law Life
Being thankful and looking back on a law career. Read More +
From Barrister to Barista: A Lawyer’s Journey
The secret to a happier and more successful Law Life is as simple as a cup of coffee. Read More +
Mindfulness Without The “Meditation”
Meditation has been proven to manage stress and anxiety, increase focus, and interrupt negative thought patterns. Read More +
The Lawyer Who Heard a Strange Whisper
Once there was a lawyer who woke in the middle of the night to a strange whisper. Read More +
Networking from 6 Feet
Stay-at-home orders and self-quarantine are impacting our ability to leave home, but they don’t mean our networking efforts have to cease. Having a vibrant network is essential to keeping your law practice healthy. Read More +
Three Magic Words That Can Change Your Law Life
If you want to supercharge your Law Life, here are three little words that can make all the difference. Read More +
Lawyers Mutual Gets Hairy for Men’s Wellness in Movember
Join us in focusing on men's health and wellness issues by celebrating Movember. Read More +
Take a Breath
Some tips to help relieve stress through breathing. Read More +
Getting Down to Business about Sleep in the Legal Profession
The importance of getting enough rest on our health and professional life. Read More +
