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  1. Purpose Definition | What Is Purpose - Greater Good

    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 …

  2. How to Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good

    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.

  3. Seven Ways to Bring More Meaning to Your Life - Greater Good

    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 …

  4. 16 Ways People Find Purpose Around the World - Greater Good

    Jul 9, 2025 · A new study suggests that even across cultures, there is a lot of similarity in where humans find purpose in life and how it brings us fulfillment.

  5. Purpose | Greater Good

    Dec 25, 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 …

  6. Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good

    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 …

  7. To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good

    Nov 20, 2024 · How much does life satisfaction and purpose protect your health? A new study aimed to find out—and their answer reveals the power of purpose in shaping human life. …

  8. Happiness Definition | What Is Happiness - Greater Good

    Dec 17, 2012 · Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky. After all, shouldn’t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a …

  9. Purpose in Life Quiz - Greater Good

    What’s your purpose in life? It’s a daunting question. But your answer may say a lot about your well-being. Studies link a sense of purpose to better physical and mental health. But your …

  10. How to Help Teens Find Purpose - Greater Good

    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.