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From the July 13, 2021 issue of Further When it comes to preventing illnesses and increasing healthspan, sleep is one of the big three, along with diet and exercise. A little rest goes a long way — experts say most adults need just seven hours of sleep daily. Meanwhile, the CDC says one in three …
From the June 29, 2021 issue of Further Did you know Generation X: Tales For An Accelerated Culture is 30-years-old? Douglas Coupland’s idea was to come up with a way to say we’re not Boomers. Turns out he didn’t have to bother … because nobody mistakes us for our elders, the Millennials behind us, or …
From the June 22, 2021 issue of Further The Great Pandemic Pause was a significant reset on many levels. Now that restrictions are lifting, most of us are eager to get back to “normal.” Understandable, but not so fast. As Churchill once advised: Never let a good crisis go to waste. Sure, plenty of people …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.” …
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, …
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 …