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Motorcycle group finds purpose beyond riding

Photo of the We Ride motorcycle group, courtesy of their Facebook group.

“We wanted to be great role models and let them see a group of well-mannered adults and know that we do good supportive things for and within the community,” said Russell.

Is ‘me-bias’ holding you back?

Image of a balance between selfish and selfless.

I tapped into a thought-provoking discussion today after someone asked whether “me-bias” was impacting their life. I had not heard of me-bias before. However, the discussion made it sound plausible. People have a me-bias when they only think of how something will help them instead of other people. For example, when someone claims they don’t […]

Are loneliness and burnout connected?

Photo of an isolated, lonely, burned-out older man.

“When we experience loneliness, we want to escape it as it is an unpleasant emotion. On the other hand, solitude is peaceful aloneness created by a state of voluntary isolation,” the authors wrote.

Find purpose in the moment

Photo of someone picking up a piece of litter.

Anne Ard said purpose is as simple as figuring out how to be useful and make a difference in our communities. How that looks in real life is determined by our circumstances and commitments.

More medical evidence having purpose improves well-being

Words "Purpose of Life" written on a chalkboard.

People pursing a specific purpose to help others know, deep in their hearts, their very reason for being on earth at this specific time and in that specific place is to make a difference in the lives of others — and they’re excited to do so.