Expand Your Potential by Embracing Your Limitations
From the June 8, 2021 issue of Further We’re emerging from the pandemic’s master class in uncertainty. So it’s time to make hay with our newfound knowledge of being okay with not knowing. That’s fertile ground to practice unlearning, for example. Unlocking a fixed mindset and questioning your beliefs and biases fuels personal growth. It’s …
Harness Flow for Peak Performance Using the
3C Method
From the June 2, 2021 issue of Further As we return to “normal life,” it’s time to think about habits we’ll shed and those we’ll keep. One page to preserve from the silver linings pandemic playbook is engaging in immersive activities. From baking to gardening, playing music, and crafting, we got lost in creative challenges …
Why Death is the Key to Your Best Life
From the May 25, 2021 issue of Further A couple of weeks ago, my family and I did something I’d been actively anticipating and also dreading: we helped our 14-year-old dog, Ginger Peaches, drop her body. I chose those words purposefully, reflecting the Eastern bent I’ve acquired through study and practice. Also, putting any creature …
Breaking Down the
Mid-Life Breakup
From the May 18, 2021 issue of Further Here’s a fun game: whose joint statement about the dissolution of their relationship is whose? “We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so.” “We no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives.” …
Finding the Drive to Thrive
From the April 27, 2021 issue of Further Lights are on at the end of the pandemic tunnel, yet it’s hard to feel the warmth of possibility. It’s understandable — we’ve been cycling through the stages of grief for over a year. Excessive drinking is up, well-being is down, and for many, things like sleep, …
Be Who You Want to Be Post-Pandemic
From the April 20, 2021 issue of Further You’ve heard the old expression, “people don’t change.” But if you really believed that, you wouldn’t be reading a personal growth newsletter. Good for you, because you’ve nailed one of the five traits that make up personality — openness to experiences. The rest include conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, …
Save Yourself and the Planet by Eating Healthier
From the April 13, 2021 issue of Further You may have heard the adage, “We don’t inherit the Earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” I’d put a spin on that, considering we’re the first generation to live significantly longer, into triple-digits. All love to the kids and thanks to climate change, …
Is Marijuana the Secret to Living a Long, Happy Life?
From the April 6, 2021 issue of Further I recently attended a Clubhouse presentation where cannabis industry experts discussed how to reach their most desired audience, represented by a persona they called “Forest.” In her early 40s, she lives in Portland, Oregon (where pot is legal) and is busy raising kids, working full-time, and supporting …
Make Better Decisions, Faster
From the March 30, 2021 issue of Further Your brain is powerful, which is why it’s often compared to a supercomputer. This implies it instantly accurately processes information to determine ideal outcomes. Now, think about what you put into even a simple decision like what’s for dinner. That easily takes me a half-hour to consider …
Will Generation X Fight Cancel Culture?
From the March 24, 2021 issue of Further You’ve probably heard how Fox News’ Gillian Turner and NY Post columnist Matthew Hennessey recently mistook our middle-aged status as a signal we should care about today’s version of political correctness. As Turner implored: Cancel culture is spreading like wildfire. There is a call for Generation X …
Use Mindful Exercise to Work Out Your Stress
From the March 16, 2021 issue of Further As a meditation teacher, I hear tons of rationalizations about why people believe they don’t need a regular practice. Topping the list is, “my workout is my meditation.” I get it, although frankly it’s up there with the proverbial “dog ate my homework” excuse. A fitness-related endorphin …