2026 Winter Sidebar

This attorney shares the ways in which fear and uncertainty crop up and the tools of recovery he uses to find a pathway to peace. He reminds us that these are normal human struggles. They do not mean we are failing. They mean we are alive. Read more.

Playing the tape all the way through, this lawyer reflects on the change recovery has brought to his reactions in day-to-day law practice. Read more.

On any given day, dealing with a pressing matter may win out over a personal wellness routine. As lawyers and judges, we are trained to think in terms of urgency, risk, and responsibility—frameworks that naturally push less urgent personal health needs to the margins. The good news is that your physical well-being can be supported through small, consistent practices that are achievable even in the midst of demanding caseloads and court schedules. Read more.

This Mindful Moment is also a featured podcast episode: Check IN Before Your Next Check UP. Listen here.

For years, burnout was described as the inevitable cost of overwork: too many hours, too many demands, too little rest. But a growing body of psychological research suggests another powerful contributor quietly intensifies the damage: mental rumination. Read more.

Many people frequently engage with short form videos on Tik-Tok, Instagram, and YouTube. The algorithms on these platforms are designed to encourage excessive use. Research now documents the impact on cognition and mental health. Read more.

Meaning, not ease, is what sustains a fulfilling life. Satisfaction is not born from smooth days but from a sense of direction. Hardship, when tied to purpose, feels navigable. Read more.