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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 …
From the December 2, 2020 issue of Further One of the most interesting things about living through a pandemic is recognizing how routine-driven we are. And the biggest routine of all is the 40-hour, five-day workweek. For some, this is due to office jobs. Others of us unemployable types keep a similar schedule to sync …
From the November 19, 2020 issue of Further While “thinking outside of the box” is a great way to solve problems, how do you do that when it feels like life’s boxing you in? There’s no need to run the laundry list of today’s stressors. Suffice to say, the “What me, worry?” stance is nearly …
From the November 11, 2020 issue of Further Having a hobby may have seemed like an indulgence to some of us Type-A workaholics. But in the harsh light of 2020, a daily dose of escapism seems like a necessity. Case in point: the collective joy around Nathan Apodaca, the viral sensation who posted a TikTok …
One of the most indelible messages of the pandemic is that nothing in life is guaranteed. 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, author of Generation X: Tales for An Accelerated Culture, that …
From the October 28, 2020 issue of Further Life today can feel like a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. That’s how Churchill described Russia’s intentions in 1939, and it feels like history is repeating itself. Of course, foreign meddling in our elections isn’t the only burden we’re carrying — that’s so 2016. …
From the October 21, 2020 issue of Further From the annals of the silver linings pandemic playbook, here’s a fun fact: more than two-thirds of Americans surveyed by UnitedHealthcare say that since COVID-19 hit, walking has become their preferred exercise. Beyond the physical benefits, copious evidence supports the positive psychological impacts of fitness, including increased …
From the October 14, 2020 issue of Further Recently I had a midlife “don’t try this at home” moment when I had professional, high-def photos taken for my website. Every wrinkle, line, and sag on my face appeared in sharp relief. I joked about needing multiple Photoshop injections, but inside I was haunted by an …
From the October 7, 2020 issue of Further Last March, decision-making became much harder. What used to be no-brainers — like going grocery shopping or visiting the grandparents — can be, at best, a logistical time-suck. And at worst, it may have life-threatening consequences. This stressful reality does a number on focus and productivity. Heap …
In her book The Year of Magical Thinking, Joan Didion wrote this about the sudden death of her husband, John Gregory Dunne: Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant. I remember where I was when I read that line: flipping through books that my friend Dorene had asked me to organize for donation. She …