Stress Diet That You’ll Like

STRESS REDUCTION DIET This diet is designed to help you cope with the stress that builds up during the day….and will reduce overeating ! Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit 1 slice whole wheat toast 8 oz. skim milk Lunch: 4 oz. lean broiled chicken breast l cup steamed spinach 1 cup herb tea 1 Oreo cookie Mid-Afternoon snack: [...]

Checklist for Managing Stress

Make a list of 20 activities that you love to do (can include things you may have never tried but hope to do one day)…ask yourself: “How many of these favorite activities have I made time for in the past year?” If your answer is “Few or none and not often enough!”, then immediately make [...]

Legal Ethics Risks Increase When Attorneys Lives Out of Control: Tips for Ending the Chaos

I’ve taught and written about the increased risks of ethics violations and legal malpractice when attorneys’ lives are out of control (this goes for legal staff too).  We fool ourselves into thinking that we’re better lawyers and legal assistants when we remain in a 90 mph non-stop mode…worse, some attorneys think you’re not a real [...]

What Fish and Animals Can Teach Us About How We Manage Stress

Just found a fairly quick reading and thought-provoking article on evaluating our stress styles on Kat Tansey’s blog titled: What’s your Stress Style: Hamster, Salmon, or Cat? . After reading this, I can honestly say that for years now I have been striving to be more like the cat described in this article….although if I’m [...]

5 “Why Do We…” Holiday Questions?

This holiday season I’ve spent a good bit of time in hospitals and at doctor’s appointments with my Mother, a true angel on earth if there ever was one!   While I never want her to hurt or be ill, any time I can spend with her or help her is a gift indeed, an honor [...]

Avoiding Vacation Procrastination

My husband and I recently returned from our first extended vacation in 11 years.  Embarrassing to admit because if you’ve been to one of my workshops, you know how strongly I advocate for and teach the importance of making time for regular mini  and extended vacation breaks.  I remind all clients and seminar audiences that [...]