We all know that our lives are overbooked, and it seems to be getting worse. But lately I've been wondering if we're busier than we really need to be. Are we creating extra work and obligations for ourselves by thinking we're more essential than we actually are?

Do you respond to the beep, ping, rattle and shake of your gadgets on command? You may be suffering from digital distress -- or maybe even a case of S...

By Keri Glassman for U.S. News Are you having trouble falling asleep? You may have an overactive mind from all the electronics in your life. Phones...

By Jim Nicolai, M.D. for YouBeauty.com Is it just me or has life gotten really fast? It's so evident around this time of year. Right when we lan...

Although there's no official diagnosis for Internet or social media addiction, in my view, if it negatively impacts other areas of a person's life and use becomes more and more frequent, then at minimum it's a dependence, and at worst it's an addiction. Don't fear, though -- it is treatable.

As someone who has been called a "media maven," and who participates in and contributes to practically every form of print and broadcast media out there, this is probably the last thing you expect to hear from me: Turn it all off. Unplug. Seriously.

For those that are living always "on" in an always-connected, overwired world, there simply is never enough time. Especially for sleep. All too often, when there is time for sleep, we can't. Our minds are too busy to turn off.

Say "No" to new commitments for a period of time or take that vacation you deserve. The intention is to make space so your own hard drive can function better.

It won't be long before digital convergence conquers every screen. Parents need to think about the benefits and challenges to avoid being walloped by Facebook and text messaging.

As a 16 year-old girl, turning in my Blackberry to the camp director, not to see or hold it again for 7 weeks, was certainly not my ideal way to begin my summer vacation.

As a coach I am observing this is a growing trend for successful working women. Female executives drive themselves as hard if not harder than their male counterparts.

Sitting at Starbuck's on Lake Street, sipping tea, I'm wondering if you've given yourself permission to take a pause today? Or, if not a pause, then ...

In that three hour train ride I experienced a microcosm of several important social trends, right there between our two seats.