So many of us struggle with getting enough sleep, don't we? In this newsletter, I will explain the causes of our poor sleep habits, the terrible consequences of sleep deprivation, and some tangible tools to remedy this problem. We all can benefit from better sleep habits!

Do you ever feel fearful? Worry that something will not work out right? Concerned about what might happen in the future? Fear can be overwhelming, controlling and powerful. It can hold us back from accomplishing our dreams.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stress? Do you have days you feel that simply nothing goes right? Do you see other people who appear so happy and wish you felt like that? I know I have. One critical tool in overcoming those feelings is having a practice of gratitude. Here I explain nine different gifts of living a grateful life, and four easy steps to achieving a better attitude of gratitude.

We all know it is very difficult and stressful being an attorney. We face time pressures, demands of clients, court calendars, financial issues and sadly often unprofessional behavior by opposing counsel. Our profession is extremely satisfying when the lawyers on both sides work together in a cooperative, courteous atmosphere of problem-solving. But that is not always the case.

We all want to be happy, content, fulfilled. But yet, sometimes that peace appears very difficult to achieve. We place ourselves in a negative mindset. We worry too much. Think too much. Resent or blame others. We let ourselves get distracted and stressed.

Do you ever feel stressed at work? And not sure how to best manage it so you can enjoy fulfillment in your professional life? In this newsletter, I address the biggest obstacle the legal profession and others face, the stress of our work. I discuss how it impacts us and will provide twelve tangible tips for you to effectively manage stress in your professional workplace.

With the New Year, this is a great time to reflect on where we are and where we are headed. Have you ever felt confused or lost about your direction? Or not sure how to get there? Or, have you ever felt frustrated, and not sure why? Have you felt stressed but are not sure what to do about it? Did you feel that it would be good to ask for support, but are not sure who to ask or how to ask?

One of the biggest challenges in creating personal fulfillment is making it a habit to live in the present, and to avoid being stuck in the past or in the future. Both of those create obstacles to our attaining personal freedom.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work? That you simply cannot handle any more? That although you had loved your profession, now you are feeling tired of it and are getting frustrated? Have your felt burned out?

Have you ever felt that you were not as good as other people think you are? Have you ever doubted your abilities to achieve what you already have? Do you see yourself as unworthy or not good at what you do, even though others think you are? Have you ever felt you didn't belong? Or even, "what am I doing here?" I know I have struggled with some of those thoughts. This is often labeled as "imposter syndrome." If you have ever felt that way, trust me, you are not alone.