Living With Purpose

Ursula outlined five ways in which leaders can help employees develop a stronger connection between jobs and their personal purpose.

“Anything that calls me into service gives me purpose,” said Ryce. “Volunteering for Community Hospital is stable, constant, demanding — just what I need right now, to be a contributor.”

It’s impossible to define happiness because the term means something different to every person. Unfortunately, too many people equate “happiness” with their current mood. What they are really looking for is joy.

“Alignment is the secret sauce of happiness and success — it allows you to put yourself in opportunity’s way — the world opens up to you,” Barbara explained.

Algorithms are contrary to a purpose-driven life because even though you want more control over your life and how you spend your time, the formula dictates what you are allowed to see. 

Having a reason for living is a cross-cultural human experience that must be addressed because for those who’ve found purpose in life, happiness follows suit, North Coast Rising Sun reported.

Research conducted by the University of Reading in 2021 confirms that engaging in the hobbies we love can rejuvenate us and help us tap into our creativity.

When their days are filled with nothing more than walking the dog, endless hours of mindless television or scrolling through destructive news and social media posts, then, without something positive to fill the void, their minds descend even further into negativity.

In a nutshell, Ikigai encompasses the idea of a fulfilling life without material things like money and luxury. When you find your Ikigai, you have a greater chance of living a meaningful life.

“It’s hard to overemphasize the value of getting enough sleep and managing stress,” Soomi wrote. “Doing these things could help individuals turn a ‘midlife crisis’ into ‘midlife potential.'”