What Does the New Year Mean For You?
Many cultures and religions place special significance on the dawning of a new year. It is a time to reflect on the past, and envision the year to come. It can be a time [...]
And So It Goes…
This is a year of transition, challenge, and joy for me and my family. It has taken every last bit of organization, management, and productivity skill that I have, and then some. In the [...]
Intentions and Horizons
My family had a ski boat when I was growing up. It was a 1967 low profile 16 foot Tahiti, white with sparkling gold flake trim, 150 horse power Mercury outboard engine and a chrome [...]
Finish the year strong!
As a proud Double Duck and Mama Duck to my older son Joey, it was fun to tour my favorite college campus with my son Sam this past week. After a difficult football season, we [...]
What You Need to Know About Burnout CLE: Recognizing the Signs, Reversing the Trend
What You Need to Know About Burnout CLE: Recognizing the Signs, Reversing the Trend Washington State Bar Association, 2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference: Designing Your Future Thursday, September 15 at 10:45-11:30 am (WSBA Webinar) [...]
OWLs 1st Wednesday Event: How to Stop Fighting Against Time
Oregon Women Lawyers First Wednesday (online event) September 7, 2022 at 11:45 am-1:00 pm Free/By Donation What is your relationship with time? Do you feel like you are always fighting against time? Will there ever be [...]
Tips for Preventing and Recovering from Burnout CLE
Multnomah Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Committee CLE: So You Had a Bad Day? (Week? Month?) Tips for Preventing and Recovering from Burnout Join the MBA Solo & Small Firm Committee for a CLE that [...]
The Cure for Deadline-Driven Motivation
"I'm a bit disorganized but I do well with deadlines." Sound familiar? Our culture of busy-ness and overwork makes it easy to put so much on our plates that we just run from due date [...]
Burnout, Rest and Support
The word I've heard daily in this new year season is not "Resolution," "Motivation" or "Goal." It is "Burnout." I hear it from clients, colleagues, inquiries for presentations, in the media, and from friends and [...]