When I observe our dogs, I often envy their seeming ease in the world. Sure, Pippin gets anxious when we leave the house (and the couch cover gets a wee bit more torn up as a result); Poppy cringes ...

People who don't need to buy a bunch of stuff to feel good and don't shop their way out of stress and boredom usually have three personality traits that make them less caught in the endless loop of ...

In troubled times outward disorder needs to be met with inner stability, which many people find difficult. One of the strongest ways to counter outward disorder is to know your purpose and then to ...

There is a difference between a job and a calling. One you do solely for money, the other you do for a purpose first and money second. Find your purpose — and it will pay off. Research shows that many ...

What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers to this age-old question as there are people, and they run the gamut from hopeful to nihilistic to, well, nonexistent. Here are just a few famous ...

Your purpose evolves with life experiences; embrace growth and change. Align talents with purpose for long-lasting impact and fulfillment. Purpose emerges over time; clarity comes from reflection and ...

Throughout our lives, we accept a number of predefined roles, each with associated tasks, schedules, and behavioral expectations. These roles—student, employee, spouse, parent, and so on—help us ...

Purpose anxiety has been a topic of introspective discussion this year, with Psychology Today featuring a February article by Jordan Grumet, author of “The Purpose Code: How to unlock meaning, ...

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 ...

The world has gotten so busy, noisy, and fast-paced that I sometimes forget what my purpose is and where I fit into the humanity puzzle. From my work as a life coach, I know how common this dilemma is ...

The Paradox of Purpose The idea that purpose must be grand leads to stress and feelings of inadequacy. The key is to focus on “little” purpose: those tiny moments in which you are most alive. By ...