Lifestyle

Most of us know we work too much and rest too little. We long for balance. But with the pressures and pace of modern life always at our back, how do we step off this crazy merry-go-round? Here, we outline the top three barriers to achieving work-life balance — and offer practical wisdom for overcoming them.

Muscle imbalances caused by too much sitting, typing and monitor gazing can set up chronic problems throughout the body. Are work-related imbalances throwing your body out of whack?

Routines – even healthy ones – have a way of becoming, well, routine. Here’s how to put the fun back into your fitness experience.

In 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?

Determined to get into better shape? Don’t drive yourself to exhaustion: Coach yourself to satisfaction — and real results that last.

Stretch your limits. Embrace your chosen future.

We tend to think of inspiration as the arrival of new ideas coming to us from the outside. But inspiration also emerges from inside of us – very often when we’ve eliminated the distractions that keep it at bay.

Relax with guided imagery.

From the biological basis for attraction to the underpinnings of head-turning good looks — an exploration into the compelling connections between vitality and sex appeal.

Before you rush into setting health and fitness goals for the year ahead, stop and appreciate what you’ve already accomplished.

Boost your health, hope and happiness with a powerful dose of gratitude.

Whether you’re entertaining dozens or planning an intimate celebration for a few of your favorite pals, there’s an art to creating experiences both you and your guests will enjoy.

Life 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.

Does getting behind the wheel make you anxious or angry? Embark on the road to relaxation with these commute-improving tips.

The skinny on essential fatty acids.

Mentor or be mentored. Either way, you gain valuable wisdom and experience – and a meaningful personal connection. The best thing about mentoring? There’s something in it for everyone.

Planning for the next month is one thing. Planning for 20 years down the road is entirely different. Here’s why shaping your chosen future is most definitely worth the stretch, and how you can get started now.

Discover the best way to go caving, including guided tours and caving clubs, and learn the seven rules of caving.

Whether he’s teaching outdoor survival skills or hosting the History Channel’s Digging for the Truth, Josh Bernstein seizes every opportunity to put himself in direct contact with nature’s wisdom and wilderness.

Fresh air. Open sky. The beauty of the horizon. Most of us wish we could spend more time outside enjoying nature’s gifts. Now, a growing body of research is giving us even more compelling reasons to heed those desires. Discover why time spent in nature is time wisely invested in personal well-being.

Has your life become a bit too routine and predictable? Maybe you’re due for a dose of the extraordinary.