Dec 17, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 18, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 10, 2018 · Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.

May 20, 2016 · According to a new book, having a purpose in life is crucial for our health and well-being.

Jan 8, 2026 · 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 …

Aug 6, 2020 · 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 …

Dec 21, 2017 · Only about one in five high schoolers and one in three college-aged youth reports leading a life of purpose. Taking these findings together—that leading a life of purpose is a beneficial …

Apr 12, 2024 · A two-year study suggests practicing patience may be critical to finding and pursuing purpose.

Nov 2, 2021 · Other research further corroborates the idea that significance (mattering), coherence (making sense), and purpose (orienting toward goals) represent three interrelated facets of, or …

Apr 16, 2015 · Teens are naturally driven to seek new experiences—and that may be the key to helping them develop a sense of purpose in life.