From My Collaborative Team President, Edward S. Sachs

It’s Holiday Time!  Let’s celebrate all the good we have done for divorcing families. 

For those of you who have ever attended a Friday Happy Hour you know that most of our great discussions are based on circumstances in Collaborative matters in which I or other attendees are involved.  There is no better way to learn than to use real life examples.  

I invite you to look back at your Collaborative caseload from 2025.  Join us the next two Fridays as we close out our year of Happy Hours by hearing about your favorite case or your most challenging case or your most unique case.  Let’s all celebrate our successes together. 

Looking back at the past year can be surprisingly valuable.

When you’re living day to day, it’s hard to notice how far you’ve come. Reflecting on the year lets you see what you learned, what challenges you overcame, and what goals you achieved. Even small progress becomes visible when you step back.

The past year often includes both good and difficult experiences. Looking back helps you understand why things unfolded the way they did, process emotions and connect events into a clearer story. It can reduce stress and bring closure.

Reflection helps you spot habits that helped you, habits that held you back. This gives you insight into what you might want to change.

When you know what worked and what didn’t, you can set more realistic, meaningful intentions for the next year. Reflection creates a mental “reset.” It can feel grounding—especially after a chaotic or emotionally heavy year.