Heath & Wellness

Before we talk about technology, let’s talk about stress. There are actually a couple different types of stress. Good stress – short term, acute stress that can actually boost cardiovascular performance and focus. Bad stress – long term, chronic stress that can play havoc with everything from your physical health to your psychological health and […]

What is that one thing?  Meditation.  WARNING!  If the idea of meditation freaks you out, don’t think of it as meditation.  By that I simply mean substitute another word – relaxation will do just fine – just so long as you understand that meditation is about more than merely relaxing. Meditation can reduce your stress […]

When I checked my email this morning, I found the email below from my friend, Melissa Brown. With Melissa’s permission, I’m sharing it here as a reminder of what’s really important. I’m beyond devastated that a giant in legal technology, friend, mentor & all around amazing fellow died today from a heart attack. Ross Kodner was […]

Did that title get your attention? Hope so. If you’re like most lawyers – most people – these days, you’re dealing with a lot of stress. We’re living in the age of stress. And stress overload is particularly acute in the legal profession. So, if you’re looking for a way to reduce your stress, consider […]

Here we are halfway through the first month of the year, and the gravitational pull of longtime habits starts exerting itself on our best intentions. Now is the time when New Year’s Resolutions start waning. So, now is the perfect time to give yourself a quick boost of energy to keep you moving forward! While […]

“To be prepared is half the victory.” – Miguel de Cervantes As we draw to the end of the year, it’s time to start thinking about 2013. Click here to download a 2013 Goals Worksheet and 90-Day Action Plan to get you thinking or support you if you’ve already begun to plan for 2013. I […]

This Friday, March 2, is Employee Appreciation Day.  And while it might be nice to have a day designated as Employee Appreciation Day, every day should be Employee Appreciation Day in your office!   That’s right.  Every day. Why Appreciation is So Important In the book, How Full is Your Bucket?, by Tom Rath and Donald […]

Thanksgiving is right around the corner.  I’ll admit, this is my favorite time of year.  – Fall, the Holidays, New Year’s.    These are the harbingers of renewal.  The New Year is on the way.  It’s the perfect time to reflect and give thanks. This time of year can also be very stressful and a time when many […]

I’m reading Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions, by Guy Kawasaki.  According to the bio on his website, Guy was previously the chief evangelist of Apple.  While that may be accurate, he is so much more.  He is a phenomenal communicator and connector. And Enchantment is a book all attorneys should read.  […]

I spoke with two clients today, who, during the course of our coaching calls said to me, “Nora, I’ll try.”  Every time I hear those words, I think of Yoda and one of my favorite quotes. It’s from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.  Whenever you are making changes in your life, you can’t […]