BEFORE Corona and the Ukraine war, in the years that seem good to us today, it was the latest trend in management fads: companies should formulate a higher purpose for themselves. Because employees ...

Research into Blue Zones—regions of the world where people tend to live longer—shows that having a sense of purpose in life may help people live longer. Now, new research from UC Davis shows that ...

Ever since the Industrial Revolution severed our connection to the positive results of our very own hands’ work, “purpose” has fallen prey to many skepticisms, including the following: Do any of these ...

Discover how a mission statement defines a company's purpose and values, motivates employees, and reassures investors. Learn ...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” my father asked me when I was eight-years-old. He would periodically ask me this question (as would numerous other adults — it still seems to be a popular ...

Having a purpose in life has been found to have many benefits for people, including better health and emotion management, less stress during stressful times, and even economic success. And it is ...

The hero’s journey, a concept popularized by mythologist Joseph Campbell, is a narrative structure found in stories from cultures around the world. It describes a hero who ventures out into the ...

A growing body of research suggests our social-psychological health matters when it comes to health and longevity. For example, studies have found that people who are more satisfied with life or have ...

Loneliness can impact your health and lifespan. Discover how finding purpose can help you combat isolation.