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Purpose Definition | What Is Purpose - Greater Good
To psychologists, purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world. The goals that foster a sense of purpose are ones that can potentially change the lives of other people, like launching an organization, researching a disease, or teaching kids to read. Our sense of purpose will change over the course of our ...
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How to Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
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To psychologists, purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world. The goals that foster a sense of purpose are ones that can potentially change the lives of other people, like launching an organization, researching a disease, or teaching kids to read. Our sense of purpose will change over the course of our ...
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Seven Ways to Bring More Meaning to Your Life - Greater Good
Find meaning and purpose in your work. The work we do in the world is a primary way we fulfill existential needs, writes Heine. “When people think about who they are, a big part of their answer comes from what they do for a living or whatever organizations they belong to.”
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Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good
Luckily for them, having a purpose in life is associated with all kinds of benefits. Research suggests that purpose is tied to having better health, longevity, and even economic success. It feels good to have a sense of purpose, knowing that you are using your skills to help others in a way that matters to you.
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16 Ways People Find Purpose Around the World - Greater Good
A new study suggests that even across cultures, there is a lot of similarity in where humans find purpose in life and how it brings us fulfillment.
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Purpose in Life Quiz - Greater Good
What’s your purpose in life? It’s a daunting question. But your answer may say a lot about your well-being. Studies link a sense of purpose to better physical and mental health. But your purpose isn’t just about you. According to researchers, a true purpose is one that is both personally ...
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Living With a Purpose Changes Everything - Greater Good
According to a new book, having a purpose in life is crucial for our health and well-being.
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How Purpose Changes Across Your Lifetime - Greater Good
Purpose is the stuff of inspirational posters and motivational speeches. When we find our purpose, they say, we’ll know what we are meant to do in life. The path will be laid out before us, and our job will be to keep following that vision with unwavering commitment. But is this really what ...
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To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good
A new study suggests that a sense of purpose may be more important to our longevity than life satisfaction.