Achieving Happiness: Being at your best at work and home

In the next few days many parents will be facing the daunting task of getting their children up and off to school as well as gearing themselves up for a productive day at work. In the afternoons they'll be transporting their youngsters to after-school activities, returning home to help their kids with homework, and finding time to feed the family.

Meeting the demands of family and work is challenging for most parents, whose lives are hectic, pressured and stressful. The start of school is a good time to reflect on past problems and what works well to meet everyone's needs. Hint: the answer lies in managing your energy, not...