How do you, your children, and students discover the meaning in everyday life experiences? How do we make sense of words, events, and relationships? According to a groundbreaking study, researchers at ...
How often do we stop to think about the meaning of life? If you’re like me, probably not much. Even though I may feel a vague sense of anxiety around how my life is unfolding and the inevitability of ...
Have you ever caught yourself wondering, What's the point of it all? Now that I've turned 60, I find myself coming back to this question often, especially when I look at the world today. Between the ...
Psychological and philosophical studies have long shown that a person's subjective moods and emotions have a significant impact on how they experience the "meaning in life." Philosopher Matthew ...
Ever wondered why chasing your “life purpose” can sometimes feel more like running on a treadmill than strolling toward enlightenment? If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling into anxiety while trying ...
The construct of meaning in life is increasingly recognised as a central pillar of psychological well‐being. It encompasses not only a clear sense of purpose, coherence and existential mattering but ...
What is a good life, and how can we create it? Forty-plus years of research has pointed to two answers. The first says that a good life is a happy life, one created by pursuing comfort, satisfaction ...
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That question sent shivers down my spine. I had planned a full day of work, forgetting that the kids would be off school. But my wife was having a bad week, and she needed help. “Sure thing,” I ...
Chris Guillebeau spent years racing against time, visiting all 193 countries before he turned 35, hosting annual gatherings of thousands, and writing bestsellers like The $100 Startup. But his latest ...
To experience or even contemplate dementia raises some of the most profound questions: What does it mean to be a person? How does someone find meaning in life while facing progressive neurological ...