The Unspoken Problem That’s Keeping Working Moms Miserable

The Unspoken Problem That’s Keeping Working Moms Miserable

The unhappiness that most lawyer moms (and working moms in other professions) are experiencing do not stem from Moms’ failures to achieve the “perfect” work-life balance.  Many mothers believe that their inability to adapt means they’re doing something wrong.  And traditional work-life balance advice tends to agree with them.  But this advice adds more burdens…

How to stay calm and productive during the election, the pandemic, and the rest of 2020

How to stay calm and productive during the election, the pandemic, and the rest of 2020

Having a hard time being productive at work? Checking your phone every 3 minutes? This year has brought more collective challenges than any year in recent memory. Challenges require a little extra work, but they’re not insurmountable if you stay calm and focused. Here’s how.    Soothe Your Limbic System Uncertainty coupled with newsfeeds designed to…

Are you feeling empty?

Are you feeling empty?

When I had my second child, I found that my life as a Lawyer Mom was simultaneously too full and too empty. There were too many demands on my time and energy but there wasn’t enough time and space for things that brought me joy, fulfillment, and inner peace.   I had checked all the boxes….

Honoring Her Legacy

Honoring Her Legacy

Millions are mourning the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  For many women, particularly Lawyer Moms, her loss feels akin to losing a beloved grandmother or aunt. She paved the way and then made it easier for us to follow.  She wanted to see other women thriving, pursuing—and achieving—happiness.  RBG fought hard to make the system…