Life Purpose: What Is It and How to Find ItWhat is life purpose and how do you find your life purpose (or purposes)? Learn more about the science of purpose so you can create a more purpose-driven life.
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What Is Life Purpose?Life purpose is defined as having set goals and a direction for one's life (Hill et al., 2010). Many of us think of life purpose and meaning in life as the same thing, but they are slightly different. More specifically, it's thought that life purpose, or engaging in purpose-driven behaviors, is just one thing that contributes to a meaningful life.
When you have purpose in your life, you likely feel good about the way you are living your life. You might feel that there is some ultimate reason for your actions and that you are contributing to the world in some important way. This gives you a sense of satisfaction and connectedness which can help you reach higher levels of well-being. Are You a Therapist, Coach, or Wellness Entrepreneur?
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It turns out that getting clarity on what happiness is not a simple task. Happiness is defined in many different ways. To find purpose, first explore what happiness means to you.
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When we visualize events, our brains process these events as if they were real. Our brains have a difficult time telling the difference. In this activity, you'll get clear on happiness by drawing pictures of your happiness.
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References
- Ford, B. Q., Shallcross, A. J., Mauss, I. B., Floerke, V. A., & Gruber, J. (2014). Desperately seeking happiness: Valuing happiness is associated with symptoms and diagnosis of depression. Journal of social and clinical psychology, 33(10), 890-905.
- Hill, P. L., Burrow, A. L., Brandenberger, J. W., Lapsley, D. K., & Quaranto, J. C. (2010). Collegiate purpose orientations and well-being in early and middle adulthood. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 31(2), 173-179.
- Morgan, J., & Farsides, T. (2009). Measuring meaning in life. Journal of happiness Studies, 10(2), 197-214.
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