The Wanting Mind
By Joseph HartWhether we’re yearning for another cup of coffee or a better job, we spend a lot of time and energy just wanting. Here’s how to observe – and calm – the endless tide of want that can catch us in its undertow.
Time Management
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Start Your Day Right With Marianne Williamson (Video)
By Experience Life StaffAt her cover shoot for the November issue, Marianne Williamson — best-selling author and spiritual philosopher — explains why taking time each morning for self-reflection is a better way to start your day than, say, turning on the television or reading the newspaper.
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Time for Health: How to Schedule (or Unschedule) Your Family Well
By John de GraafA too-busy reality can run you and your loved ones ragged — and do real damage to your family’s happiness in the process. Here’s how to make time for the healthy priorities that really matter.
Virtual Assistant, Real Help
By Greg SamzaWishing you could outsource some time-consuming, annoying or boring tasks? With a virtual-assistant service you can. And help is only an email or phone call away.
One Tough Choice
By Courtney HelgoeWhen top values compete for your time and attention, how do you choose between them? Here are a few strategies to help you make tough decisions with confidence.
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No-Vacation Nation
By John de GraafAn unhealthy work-life balance affects not only our health and well-being, but our families and our society as a whole. Here’s what we can do about it.
When Something’s Gotta Give
By Joseph HartHow do you choose between all the good things going on in your life? By clarifying your values and learning to let go.
Definitely Doable
By David AllenTired of making lists and then losing them in a pile of other lists? Try this proven, five-step approach to getting closure on the daily things that matter most.
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Where Fitness Fits In
By Kara Douglass ThomIn the context of other life priorities — such as career and family — sometimes our workout plans have to give a little. But how much, and for how long?
Busy Bodies
By Kelly GraceLife in the fast lane might be exciting, but are you living quickly at the expense of living deeply? Learn how to say no to busyness and yes to what really matters.
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The Nonvacationer’s Vacation
By Cathy MadisonThink time off is a waste of time? For the sake of your health and happiness, you just might want to reconsider.
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Stop the Office, I Want to Get Off!
By Paul ScottFor many Americans, the world of work feels a bit like an endless ride — one that’s spinning too fast and feeling more than a little out of control. But just how and why did we get strapped into this craziness? Understand the machinery of your own workaholic tendencies and you’ll be one step closer to switching gears — and maybe even putting on the brakes.
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Pet Peeved
By Camilla FoxYou’re working like a dog. But how is your work schedule working out for your faithful friend?
Take Back Your Time
By Meryl Davids LandauIt’s hidden away in your daily schedule: Precious moments of what could be free time. Do you have the courage to find it, reclaim it and use it for you?
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Family Time: How to Find It, How to Make It
By Gary LegwoldThere’s nothing more satisfying than spending time with the ones you love best. So why is it so hard to pull off?
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Sacred Time
By Matthew SolanCarving out time and space for spiritual connections doesn’t just allow you to reflect — it helps you refuel.
Choosing Simplicity
By Thomas ElpelCreating the life you want isn’t a matter of making more money — it’s a matter of rethinking your priorities and reclaiming your time.
The High Cost of Being Hurried
By Pilar GerasimoWe are a nation of speed freaks. Scheduled to the max, rushed to the point of distraction, we still can’t seem to get it all done. Our obsession with productivity may make us efficient, but is it worth it?