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appendices include healthy meal sugges tions and mood-boosting meal options. The book begins with the author’s explanation of what started her on her wellness journey, a discussion of the stressors of being a high achiever as a child, and, later, in law practice. The author then guides readers as they begin their own wellness journey. The first step is identifying personal values. The next step is working to find work-life harmony. This chapter includes a help ful exercise that asks readers to deter mine which part of their lives could be improved the most and which part brings them the greatest pleasure. Subsequent chapters cover topics such as healthy eating, creating effective rou tines, and intentional sleep. For people who struggle with insomnia or have dif ficulty falling asleep, the tips paired with exercises can be particularly helpful. Throughout the book, Clifford pro vides citations to sources so readers can do further research. Overall, the book is a wonderful way to start, restart, or con tinue your wellness journey. Graduates of the CBA’s 2025 Leader ship Institute celebrated with a recep tion at the law offices of Aronberg Goldgehn. Front row from L to R: Cas sandra Burns, McGuireWoods; Sara Whitecotton, City of Chicago Office of the Inspector General; Hunter Howe, Jones Day; Madeline Huerta, Hinshaw & Culbertson; Tatyana Ruderman, Info LawGroup; Taylor May, Aronberg Gold gehn Davis & Garmisa; and Melissa Garcia, Clark Hill. Back row from L to R: Molly J. Piazzi, Jenner & Block; Carly Chocron, Taft; Matt Durkin, Win ston & Strawn; Andre Hunter, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani; Markeya Fowler, Chuhak & Tecson; Marnie Holz, Greenspoon Marder; Jonathan Safron, Attorney at Law; and Garreth DeVoe, Harris Winick Harris.

SUMMARY JUDGMENTS

I f you’re like most people, you have a plethora of wellness books collecting dust on your bookshelves. This is not one of them. It is a book you will read and use again and again. First, it’s easy to read. The author’s sto By Erin Clifford, JD, MA, LPC Review by Meredith Geller, CBA Record Editorial Board Member WELLNESS REIMAGINED

ries about herself and her clients (all ano nymized) are relatable and folded into the text in a way that flows well. Each chapter ends with short exercises that encourage readers to think about how they can apply the lessons from that chapter. A variety of

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