All About Purpose: What It Means and Why It’s So Good for You

“A sense of purpose — and the ability to adapt it throughout different phases of your life — has a positive effect on health and well-being, including your physical health and how you respond to stress. Studies suggest it may even help people live longer. Purpose can be defined in two ways. One is the content or character of your goals for life. According to this first definition, you might realize, for example, “my purpose in life is to help those in need” or “my purpose in life is to promote science.” But the second way: You can feel a sense of purpose, whether or not you tie it to a big aim.

Whether purpose is of the life-goal variety, just a feeling someone has, or somewhere in between, it can be good for health and well-being.

people who have a sense of purpose may be less distracted by daily events (and potential stressors). If you feel you have a path in life, you may be less stressed by the small stuff that hinders those who may not have as clear a sense of direction. It’s not that you don’t face those hindrances (the spilled coffee or tough conversation), but it’s less likely they’ll ruin your day. Another reason why purpose may boost health, is that people with a strong sense of purpose tend to take better care of themselves, whether it's through how they eat, how active they are, how much alcohol they drink, or how often they go to the doctor.”

Tips for Finding Your Own Sense of Purpose

• Be proactive
• Learn from others
• Reflect

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✨Discussion: A sense of drive to carry out your everyday tasks can be referred to as a sense of purpose. It can also refer to specific life goals.

Keep in mind that you're not alone in feeling like you haven't yet discovered your purpose. Many individuals feel the same way.

✨Reflection: What are your thoughts on having a sense of purpose?

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