Purposeful parenting has been gaining in popularity among today’s moms and dads. It is the practice of parenting with intentionality and empathy, among other things. Those engaging in this practice ...

Reflection, goal alignment, meaningful work and supportive relationships can strengthen our sense of purpose over time.

Most self-help advice on coping with negative emotions makes it almost impossible to act in your long-term best interests.

Over 2,500 years ago, Aristotle said, “Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” I think Aristotle got it right. Happiness is made up of two ingredients: ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is "purpose anxiety" -- the ...

Viktor Frankl—the Austrian neurologist, psychologist, and philosopher—devoted his life to helping people successfully navigate their time in mortality. With benefit of his perspective as a Holocaust ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Purpose A sense of meaning and purpose is important for people living with acute and chronic illness. It can buffer the effects of stress and ...

I love asking this question in workshops with employees. While a few raise their hands immediately, the majority often look at each other as if unsure. Even when working is done virtually, you can ...

In an interview several years ago, Nobel laureate Edmund Phelps shared with me his perspective on having a job. “Work is the experience of life,” he said. “To participate in the economy is essential ...