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Retire to a New Life—Not an Early Grave
Retirement can be deadly for a lot of people. And if you aren’t retired yet, you might want to re-imagine what it means—or even avoid it altogether. Research has long ...
September 27, 2024
BY
Matthew Little
Why a Sense of Purpose Transforms Health—and How to Cultivate It
Research shows that a having a high sense of purpose improves sleep and depression and decreases the risk ...
September 12, 2024
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Zena le Roux
Personal Growth and Purpose: 2 Keys To Preserving Brain Health
You hear a lot of talk about “chasing your passion” but growth and purpose are the stuff that ...
August 23, 2024
BY
Matthew Little
Leadership, Purpose, and Destiny
Commentary Bestselling books, television programs, websites, articles, and training seminars have much to say about leadership. Thousands of ...
February 28, 2024
BY
Mike Morrell
Who or What Encouraged Audrey Hale’s Transgenderism?
Commentary The cellphones were buzzing non-stop at our house on March 27. Who was this person? What motivated ...
March 28, 2023
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Roger L. Simon
Atheist Oncologist Returns to Faith While Treating Cancer Patients: Science Proves the Existence of Higher Power
Dr. Stephen Iacoboni is part of the baby boomer generation. Born in 1952, he came of age during ...
September 26, 2022
BY
Marina Zhang
Socializing Gives Older Adults a Healthier Sense of Purpose
Having positive social interactions is associated with a sense of purpose for older adults, which can fluctuate from ...
July 17, 2022
BY
Brandie Jefferson
How to Live on Purpose
So often we live our lives drifting, getting by, trying to find comfort and pleasure, doing what we ...
May 13, 2022
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Leo Babauta
When You’re Confused, Clarify Your Intentions
Clarify Your Intentions Whenever you get confused, it’s often super helpful to pause and clarify your intentions. Just ...
April 23, 2022
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Steve Pavlina
One Step at a Time: Finding the Purpose of Your Life
What’s really worthwhile? What’s the point of all this effort and energy we expend day in and day ...
December 22, 2021
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Jeff Minick
Police: Woman Drove Into River at Niagara Falls on Purpose
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.—A woman who died when her car went into the icy rapids above Niagara Falls likely ...
December 11, 2021
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The Associated Press
Looking for a Business Idea? Start With Your Purpose
By Eloise Skinner Have you ever tried to come up with a new business idea? For some entrepreneurs, the ...
July 3, 2021
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Entrepreneur
How to Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age
Like many people over the age of 60, I sometimes lose my keys or forget the names of ...
June 9, 2021
BY
Jill Suttie
Are You Aware of the Real Purpose of This Part of Your Disposable Chopsticks?
Takeaway enthusiasts will be familiar with disposable wooden chopsticks; many may even have cutlery drawers replete with the ...
March 5, 2021
BY
Louise Chambers
‘Fuller House’ Actress Candace Cameron Bure Shares How to Stay True in a World That Wants to Change You
"Fuller House" actress Candace Cameron Bure is garnering attention for sharing her wisdom on how to stay true ...
January 8, 2021
BY
Jenni Julander
7 Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life
Many of the people I know seem to have a deep sense of purpose. Whether teaching children to ...
August 17, 2020
BY
Jill Suttie
Why We Need Purpose and How to Find It
We all need to eat and sleep. We all want shelter and companionship. But once our basic survival ...
October 31, 2019
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Conan Milner
Your Purpose Is an Inalienable Right
I recently read an article about the surprising career moves of retired NBA stars. After spending their lives ...
August 29, 2019
BY
Jeff Garton
The Practice of Listening to Find Purpose
Very often, our lives are so filled with busyness and distraction that we have no space to actually ...
August 15, 2019
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Leo Babauta
A Journey of Abuse, Survival, and Finding Purpose
Dr. Capri Cruz experienced unconscionable abuse and trauma growing up, and the anguish would continue well into adulthood. ...
May 29, 2019
BY
Andrew Thomas
Understanding Your Purpose in Life
When I was a little kid, we used to go up into the Appalachian Mountains in western North ...
January 7, 2019
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Scott Mann
Sense of Purpose Linked to Healthier Lifestyle
People who have a sense of purpose in their life tend to make healthier lifestyle choices and report ...
January 22, 2018
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Gerry Everding
Choosing to Live With Purpose
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, many who make them have fallen off the wagon by February. ...
February 20, 2016
BY
Sabrina Chen-See
You’ll Walk Faster If You Focus on a Target
If you walk for exercise, researchers say you'll walk faster if you focus on a specific target in ...
October 5, 2014
BY
James Devitt
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