Trudi Roth

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …