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One of the most indelible messages of the current political situation in the United States is that nothing in life is guaranteed, and nothing lasts forever. Not that we Gen Xers needed a reminder. We’re the cynics who called out the 1990s cubicle office life for its “veal fattening pen” existence. Coined by Douglas Coupland, …
Remember when our motto was “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”? (Thanks, Warren Zevon.) Nowadays, that’s a little too close for comfort. Plus, who can sleep anyway? With all the chaos of modern life, shut-eye can be elusive. However, understanding what’s undermining your rest isn’t just nice to do — it’s critical. After all, sleep is instrumental …
The news lately has been grim, so it’s my pleasure to share some good news: According to the New York Times, Gen X women are having the best sex. (Guys, don’t feel bad; you’re likely enjoying the fruits of us “grown-ass women leading their best lives” — not my description… Netflix’s.) This isn’t actually news to …
Newsflash: We’re overwhelmed. OK, that’s not news. You’ve probably had countless notifications urgently informing you about the rise of anxiety in adults, with more than 70% stating that current events and the economy are key stressors. Said every Gen Xer ever: No duh. But do we really need another book about how the attention economy …
My mom used to quote Hemingway whenever we discussed someone’s untimely death: Men are dying this year who have never died before. Absurdly funny and so true. Yet even from the vantage point of middle age, where you think we’d be comfortable embracing our mortality, the reality is not so much. As happiness expert Arthur …
In our lifetimes, we’ve witnessed a lot of unthinkable catastrophes, from human-made (Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, Exxon Valdez) to natural (pandemics, hurricanes, wildfires). There’s a silver lining for us Gen Xers, as research shows 70% of us are confident in our ability to manage crises, 75% have emergency plans, and 60% are adaptable to new …
From the August 8, 2024 issue of Further As a kid, you probably spent most of your summer days outdoors. As adults, especially in today’s record-breaking heat, you’re likely spending as much as 90% of your time indoors, as most Americans reportedly do. It’s not just that we’re not getting enough time outside. There’s a …
From the August 8, 2024 issue of Further It’s natural for your values to shift at midlife. After all, you’ve earned your crystallized intelligence and are likely more motivated than ever to find meaning and purpose in your endeavors. But hiking back up that U-shaped happiness curve isn’t easy. You’ll need to check your internal …
From the July 24, 2024 issue of Further Statistically speaking, by the time we’re in our mid-50s, more than two-thirds of us will have at least one chronic medical condition. Realistically speaking, when it’s your diagnosis, it’s panic-inducing. I’m speaking from recent experience when a routine physical blood test showed slightly elevated “bad” cholesterol (LDL). …
From the July 10, 2024 issue of Further According to Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s son, these were his father’s final words after painting all day in his deathbed: I think I’m beginning to learn something about it. Arguably, Renoir wasn’t a late bloomer, having had initial success at 33. But his last words reflect the spirit of …
From the June 26, 2024 issue of Further We live in an “urgency culture.” Chances are, in the two or three minutes it takes to read this article, you’ll be interrupted multiple times by a text, email, or an irresistible urge to watch parents dancing like it’s the ’80s on TikTok. But do you have …
From the June 12, 2024 issue of Further Given that our generation made “parenting” a verb, it’s unsurprising that we remain closely connected with our grown children. Research shows this is a good thing; Pew Research reported that young adults 18-34 with highly involved parents benefit from an ongoing relationship with their folks. And we …