May 21Member-only2 Things To Be Grateful For.Even if you can’t think of any. The lingering “virusover” of COVID-19 has tested us in ways no one could have anticipated. Lockdowns, remote work, and now, return to work have many of us reevaluating our lives. It’s a collective existential crisis. Who are we, why do we do what…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Dec 19, 2021Member-onlyIf You’re In A Corporate Job, Doing This One Thing Could Make You Much Happier.And no, it’s not quitting your job...yet. Many fantasize about quitting their jobs, and millions are doing it. According to this Washington Post article, 4.2 million Americans quit their jobs in the U.S. in October 2021. That number roughly matches how many quit in September — 4.4 million. And August…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Nov 25, 2021Member-onlyThe Most Important Life Lesson From A 101-Year Old.Ed was my first real neighbor. Sure, I had lots of neighbors when I was child and while growing up. But what I mean is that Ed was the first neighbor in my adult life to demonstrate selflessness and impeccable character. He acted how we all hope a good neighbor…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Nov 26, 2020Member-onlyI Called Him Out For His Sexist Email. He Told Me To Put My “Big Boy Pants” On.It was an ordinary COVID remote work day. If there is such a thing. Like many of us, my day involved reading and responding to tons of emails. Many of those emails had “tone.” But that’s nothing new. As a litigator, most of the emails I receive from opposing counsel…Women3 min readWomen3 min read
Jan 31, 2020Member-onlyDon’t Forget To Have Fun.25 things you can try to this month to bake enjoyment into your schedule. Because you don’t know how long you are here. “I’m going to go snuggle in my bed with my puppies,” says my 12-year-old. It’s a Saturday afternoon. A rainy one. My son has zero expectations for…Fun2 min readFun2 min read
Jan 2, 2020Member-onlyThree Ways To Save Time In 2020So you can focus on what matters. Charles Darwin said that “a man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Goethe said that “every second is of infinite value.” And Seneca stated, simply, “value your time.” But how do we preserve this…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Dec 21, 2019Member-only31 Days Of Motivational Messages To Kick Off The New You1. Figure out your why Do you have a why? It might be your children, your parents, your partner, or the full potential you have not yet reached. Have a bigger reason for why you wake up in the morning and do what you do. Simply trying to make more money or keep a job…Personal Development11 min readPersonal Development11 min read
Oct 20, 2019Member-onlyDear Women: Are We Being Brainwashed?3 steps for bulletproofing your mind against sexist societal messaging “You’re not confident, are you?” He said it with a smirk. A policeman. Gruff. Smug. And perfectly comfortable dressing me down at my place of work. He wrote the police report for my client’s accident. A car hit her while…Gender Equality6 min readGender Equality6 min read
Oct 19, 2019Member-onlyI’m Striking Against Housework On International Women’s DayJoin me. If you do most of the housework and childcare in your household, I encourage you to join me in striking against doing any of it on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2020. If you can. International Women’s Day has been celebrated in countries around the world for over…Equality2 min readEquality2 min read
Sep 8, 2019Member-onlyThe Spiritual Teachings of Puppies3 life lessons from pint-sized gurus Rocky and Lucy came into our lives unexpectedly. They were dumped in a box on a vet’s doorstep. Our neighbors fostered the litter until they were old enough to adopt. My son played with them all summer. One day, he begged to adopt the…Love4 min readLove4 min read
