Transcendental Meditation (TM) offers similar health and well-being benefits as other forms of meditation. It helps reduce anxiety, increase mindfulness and manage insomnia, among other benefits. Developed from earlier, traditional meditation techniques in India, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi popularized the method beginning in the 1950s. Today, TM has millions of adherents worldwide, including creative influencers such

Sabbaticals are as old as the Bible. And, for many sectors, they are as rare as the miracles described in the Old Testament. The idea of a sabbatical is found in Leviticus, who stated that in the seventh year, “the land is to have a year of rest.” Deuteronomy took this idea further and proclaimed

It was just back pain. That’s what Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester kept telling himself. When you throw like a 25-year-old left-hander does, muscles are often sore—but the pain wouldn’t go away. Lester went to see doctors and heard words he never expected: He had cancer. It wasn’t just any form of the disease,

You’ve heard about those amazingly fun offices where play is encouraged? They’re not just cubicle legend. Companies like Google 3M have crafted colorful, dynamic workspaces where employees play with toys and video games, take nap breaks and go outside for recess. If it sounds a little childish, that’s exactly the point. Over the past couple

Q: I’m an entrepreneur. Lately, I don’t feel inspired to manage anything beyond my must-do list. How can I reignite my inspiration? A: Earlier this year, I planned a spontaneous trip to Sedona, Arizona, with two women I’m blessed to call peers and dear friends. We each packed a small bag filled with soft, comfortable