I’m still having my midlife crisis, I think. It started when I one day realized that I had unconsciously imagined that my mid-20s self would simply grow into a middle-aged person who had nicer clothes ...

Throughout human history, we've sought to find meaning in life and the events around us. A deep sense of meaning has helped us endure. Take, for example, the myth of Odysseus. After being away from ...

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 ...

In today’s consumerist, fast-moving culture, the pursuit of meaning in life may not be everyone’s immediate goal. However, research shows that finding meaning in life, whatever that might be for the ...

“Humans think happiness is this one thing: You’re either happy or you’re not,” Jennifer Aaker says. Of course, it’s not so simple: New research conducted by Aaker and her colleagues not only ...

Purpose. Impact. These terms are thrown around more than ever these days, including in some unexpected places, like one of the world’s largest investor’s annual letter. Purpose statements are printed ...

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 ...

So often we walk through life like zombies — our bodies are present, but our minds are elsewhere. We're not mindful, so we're not really paying attention. (If you're not sure how mindful you are, ...

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