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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 …

From the June 9, 2022 issue of Further   Watching the most recent horrendous Hollywood breakup featuring a former GenX heartthrob makes me wonder about people’s expectations of marriage vows. We cling to the romantic ideal of unconditional love, then are shocked when amore devolves into acrimony. In real life, we get to see that …

From the April 27, 2022 issue of Further It’s hard not to feel hopeless nowadays. From the war in Ukraine to the devastating impact of the pandemic, climate change, and political and economic turmoil, things seem bleak. So hoping for things to get better seems sensible. After all, hope helps power inspired action. And research …

From the April 21, 2022 issue of Further Here’s a fun challenge for us Type As: let’s set a goal of getting better at resting. Otherwise, we may never give ourselves a break. In our busyness or bust culture, we’re taught from childhood that constantly striving is not only preferable but it’s also non-negotiable. And …

From the April 13, 2022 issue of Further Want to know how you can tell when I’m stressed? Just open the kitchen junk drawer, hall closet, or pantry. If you find things organized, especially in distinct patterns, you’ll know it’s been a doozy of a week. Puttering might not feel productive, and that’s because it’s …

From the April 6, 2022 issue of Further First, an apology: I have to rehash the Chris Rock/Will Smith Oscars smackdown. Because whether you’re still struggling with forgiving Smith for his behavior or Rock for his insensitivity, this is an instructive moment in the state of forgiveness in society. As witnessed by the rise of …

From the March 29, 2022 issue of Further We talk a lot about how you’ve got to move if you want to live a long, healthy life. Research shows even adding one minute of intense effort to a 10-minute workout can boost your well-being. And that’s just one study among thousands that cites exercise as …

From the March 23, 2022 issue of Further Amid horror and devastation, a ray of hope: the US Senate finally unanimously agreed on something: making daylight savings time (DST) permanent with the “Sunshine Protection Act.” Never mind that America’s 1974 attempt at year-round DST flopped — it turns out people don’t love dark winter mornings. …

From the March 9, 2022 issue of Further If there’s one thing I’ve learned through meditation, it’s that happiness is an inside job. This isn’t just a philosophical position; as Brian wrote last week, your brain’s Default Mode Network (DMN) comes wired to construct a story about you that often isn’t so pleasant. It’s on …

From the March 9, 2022 issue of Further Thanks to the pandemic, the idea of solitude might make you want to run for the hills (metaphorically speaking), especially if you live by yourself. However, there’s a big difference between isolation and solitude — namely, how you view your time alone. As developmental psychologist and solitude …

From the March 2, 2022 issue of Further Our new Further community, Well + Wealthy, may have launched with a fitness challenge, but I’ve been reading between the lines: we have a lot of bookworms in the house. This is good news for many reasons, not just because reading sets you up for success by …

From the February 23, 2022 issue of Further Thanks to the global pandemic shining a spotlight on how fed up we are with physical and psychological burnout in the workplace, it seems like things may finally be shifting towards a better life/work balance. “Seems” is the operative word. Just because 38% of middle-aged people have …