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From the September 7, 2022 issue of Further Challenges are hard, amirite? You’ve got to be bold and courageous to accomplish a goal, which takes grit and resilience. Sounds exhausting when it’s put that way. Might as well give up before you even start. And that’s the challenging thing about a challenge: your brain wants …

From the August 31, 2022 issue of Further Earlier this month was the first anniversary of my mom’s death. Ironically, that same day Brian passed along a new book by psychologist Sherry Walling, Touching Two Worlds: A Guide for Finding Hope in the Landscape of Loss. I thought I knew everything about mourning. My mom …

From the August 24, 2022 issue of Further As a Further reader, you know that Brian’s signature slogan is: Keep going. After a few years of change and loss, I’ve taken to an adjacent midlife motto: Move on. While the pandemic accelerated some of the shifts, the truth is that this is a poignant time …

From the August 10, 2022 issue of Further Remember the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer? Yeah, me neither. Giving ourselves time to do nothing seems like a distant memory, reserved for childhood or some far-off notion of retirement. Relaxation is good in theory and potentially torturous for many of us in reality. Even when …

From the August 3, 2022 issue of Further There are countless platitudes extolling the virtues of discipline. So why is it so hard to stay on track with achieving your goals? It’s not just a question of willpower, which is more of a moral vs. scientific concept. As our generation knows, “just say no” is …

From the July 27, 2022 issue of Further So many existential crises, so little time. Amirite? It might feel like everything is going up in flames, but we didn’t start the fire. As Billy Joel noted: The world’s a mess. It’s always been a mess, it’s always going to be a mess. That doesn’t let …

From the July 20, 2022 issue of Further Great news from the longevity front: scientists have successfully tested a gene-editing technique that permanently lowers cholesterol, potentially stopping “the biggest killer on earth.” This is one more step towards cures for the diseases of aging, the practical implications of which we often talk about here at …

From the July 13, 2022 issue of Further Recently I did something thrilling that upended my routine and juiced creativity: I spontaneously agreed to take my cousin’s spot on a family vacation a couple of weeks before the trip commenced. Most enticing (and terrifying) was that part of the trip would be off-the-grid. In our …

From the July 6, 2022 issue of Further Remember when “sleeping together” was sexy and fun? In that context, the less sleep, the better. But once in a long-term relationship, there’s plenty about sharing a bed that can sabotage your health and well-being, from snoring and restlessness to frequent bathroom trips, temperature disagreements, and incompatible …

From the June 29, 2022 issue of Further Lately, it feels like the end of the world, but I can’t say I feel fine. Global events aside, midlife for our sandwich generation is exceptionally stressful – compounded by social and economic upheaval. All I can say is breathe. This isn’t a figure of speech; it’s …

From the June 22, 2022 issue of Further I recently had brunch with some women who discovered family secrets through a DNA-testing company, including learning of siblings they didn’t know existed and finding out their grandad wasn’t related biologically. While the details differed, there was a common thread: family secrets. Having your concept of your …

From the June 15, 2022 issue of Further Recently, a friend lamented to me about a pandemic-related demise of a friend circle. Ironically, the falling out was instigated by a Heather – both the woman’s name and a perfect example of a best friend/greatest enemy. Losing friends is always difficult, especially nowadays. Research shows COVID-induced …