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  1. Purpose Definition | What Is Purpose - Greater Good

    Dec 9, 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 sense of …

  2. Purpose | Greater Good

    3 days ago · 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 sense of …

  3. 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.

  4. Living With a Purpose Changes Everything - Greater Good

    May 20, 2016 · According to a new book, having a purpose in life is crucial for our health and well-being.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 part of their …

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

    Nov 20, 2024 · A new study suggests that a sense of purpose may be more important to our longevity than life satisfaction.

  8. How Purpose Changes Across Your Lifetime - Greater Good

    Jul 14, 2020 · Purpose is the stuff of inspirational posters and motivational speeches. When we find our purpose, they say, we’ll know what we are meant to do in life. The path will be laid out before us, and …

  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 purpose isn’t …

  10. Five Ways to Foster Purpose in Adolescents - Greater Good

    Dec 21, 2017 · Only about one in five high schoolers and one in three college-aged youth reports leading a life of purpose. Taking these findings together—that leading a life of purpose is a beneficial …