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 ...
Many people want to experience a sense of meaning as part of living a fulfilling life. But what brings us meaning, as opposed to just happiness? A new study aimed to help answer this question. In the ...
What’s the big idea? A lot of people right now feel lost, anxious, and despaired. During these dark times, preserving a sense of meaning in our lives is vital. Fortunately, meaning can be cultivated ...
Meaning is a thought we project onto our environment, things, and other people. 2. Out in the cold, harsh expanse of space, there is no meaning. There is only matter and energy. It is malleable ...
We’ve been sold a lie. Somewhere between “go to school” and “get a job,” work became the central node of our lives—the very thing that defines us. We measure our worth by our output, our identity by ...
What is the definition of meaning? When we talk about meaning in psychology, we are generally referring to a significant or valuable explanation for why something happened or why it matters. This ...
If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem effortlessly disciplined—skipping dessert, waking up early to exercise, choosing books over a Netflix binge—you might assume they have some kind of ...
The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we’re hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled or in control. Maybe you’ve decided it’s time to change careers, move ...
Meaning matters. But leaders and managers struggle with how to create day-to-day meaning for their employees. One simple action – asking employees to reflect on what’s been most meaningful to them – ...