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From the March 9, 2021 issue of Further There are those who enjoy panning for gold in the waters of uncertainty: savvy investors, maverick entrepreneurs, and high-stakes poker players, for example. Then there are the rest of us, who’d prefer to get an electric shock rather than endure the pain of not knowing. This is …
From the March 2, 2021 issue of Further A CEO client recently confessed to me, “I’m so busy on back-to-back video calls that I don’t even have time for a bathroom break.” That was no humblebrag. It was a clear, relatable illustration of the dangers of over-accessibility, which research shows lead to stress and burnout. …
From the February 23, 2021 issue of Further A few years ago, following several car accidents, my cousin recommended I hire a Feng Shui expert to “fix my Qi.” While I wasn’t so sure my energy was the problem vs. being a Masshole driver navigating LA traffic, I was game. Sure enough, the consultant zeroed …
From the February 16, 2021 issue of Further Here’s an interesting commentary on today’s society: my local craft superstore is sold out of adult coloring books. And no, this is not an indication that we’re regressing. People have gotten the message that what seems to be mindless child’s play is actually a relaxing, mindful activity …
From the February 9, 2021 issue of Further Remember virtual happy hours? As soon as social distancing kicked in, 55% of Americans instinctively rushed to video chat with everyone from BFFs to work buddies and old high school, camp, and college friends. Or maybe you’re on or interested in the invite-only audio app Clubhouse (two …
From the February 2, 2021 issue of Further Do you remember when you realized the pandemic was going to change life as you knew it? I do: March 13, 2020, when I ordered a Peloton bike because my spin studio shut down. That day I joined the “home workout revolution,” which has fueled multi-billion dollar …
Here at Further, we’re all about midlife reinvention and who you want to be next. Some of us make fabulous exits by design, while others find their new direction forced upon them. My recent career pivot to becoming a meditation teacher was a combo platter of both. It started back in 2016 when empty nesting …
From the January 19, 2021 issue of Further If it feels like your body is under siege, regardless of whether you’ve had the virus, you’re not imagining things. The Atlantic confirms that you’re probably a “stiff, hunched-over, itchy, sore, headachy husk.” While empirical evidence of the impact of COVID-related stress on health is still being …
From the January 12, 2021 issue of Further Remember how great it was to put 2020 to bed? With vaccines rolling out and change rolling in, many of us felt a sense of renewed calm and control. Too bad there’s no 7-day satisfaction guarantee on modern times. A deadly incited insurrection at the US Capitol, …
From the January 5, 2021 issue of Further Did you know that 2020’s top-searched word, according to Google, was “why”? From the pandemic to social unrest and brand new threats (murder hornets, I’m looking at you), that’s not surprising. We humans instinctively seek information when facing fear and uncertainty. But what about the rest of …
From the December 16, 2020 issue of Further There’s a Navy slogan from the 80s you may remember: “It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure.” Framing work as personally expansive was a genius marketing move. Decades later, when viewing your vocation through the double lens of midlife and pandemic-induced uncertainty, you may feel ready …
From the December 9, 2020 issue of Further Back in the day, a mixtape was the best way to capture what kids today call #mood. Today we could all use some auditory uplift, as COVID-related mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, are skyrocketing. Of course, data-driven Spotify knows this, reporting in October …