Purposeful living
What's your purpose in life? How will you apply it at work, legacy, philanthropy and through life's other building blocks? Intentional living is key to success

Unleash Your Life Potential
Stephanie Burns, There’s a Superhero Inside of You, One of the many mindset changes that the pandemic introduced, is the switch from work-life balance to

Self-Transcendent Purpose
How can we help adults gain a stronger sense of purpose? Mark Oppenheimer, in an article entitled Power of Purpose-Driven Schools, provides an important answer.

Longevity Statistics: What They Don’t Mean for You
You are you; you’re not a statistical average. When it comes to life expectancy, how many years you might life and how much you will

“Pre-mortems” Can Lead to More Successes
Are you using “pre-mortems” to increase the probability of a fulfilling, elongated life? I learned about pre-mortems years ago and have used them from time-to-time

Solve Problems Before They Happen
Several years ago, as part of a class I taught on the Psychology of Aging, I asked students to “see their future selves” on a

Purpose is Even More Important for All of Us
Purpose is an essential component of a fulfilling life. A recent study reports that it’s even more important today for retirees. The “Four Pillars of

Find the Intersection Between Passion and Purpose
There are two pieces of advice people share to help you forge a fulfilling life, one is to identify your passion and “follow your bliss”-

Is Your Work Aligned with Your Sense of Purpose?
If you’re following the discussion on how “reopening” offices will work for workers and companies, you may have noticed a second issue getting attention: the

Start Working on Your Legacy, Now.
What’s going to be your legacy? Change the focus from a Destination to the Journey. Traditionally, as we age, we expand our perspectives in two

With Longevity, it’s Quality Not Quantity That Matters
David Brook’s article noting that people “May Live a Lot Longer” reminds us that longevity has increased substantially over the past century. But as Abraham

3 Tips to Find Passion in Your Work
Many people are missing passion for their work. It is simply a way to keep a roof over the head and food on the table.

3 Reasons to Practice Gratitude in Your Career
When you have had a hard day at work or have not received a promotion, it can be hard to feel grateful. However, gratitude is
Purpose Resources/Tools

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