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  1. Purpose Definition | What Is Purpose - Greater Good

    May 6, 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 …

  2. Purpose | Greater Good

    May 15, 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 …

  3. Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good

    Aug 6, 2020 · Luckily for them, having a purpose in life is associated with all kinds of benefits. Research suggests that purpose is tied to having better health, longevity, and even economic …

  4. 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.

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. Can Purpose Keep You Alive? - Greater Good

    Aug 27, 2014 · In recent years, studies have suggested that having a sense of purpose helps you to live a longer and healthier life, even when looking across cultures and controlling for known …

  8. How Strong Is Your Sense of Purpose in Life? - Greater Good

    Apr 11, 2022 · The results from our Purpose in Life quiz reveal how people of different ages, races, and political orientations pursue meaningful goals.

  9. 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.

  10. 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 …