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  1. 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.

  2. Purpose Definition | What Is Purpose - Greater Good

    Feb 3, 2026 · 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 sense of …

  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 success. It feels …

  4. How Purpose Changes Across Your Lifetime - Greater Good

    Jul 14, 2020 · Alongside the self-help hype is a body of research on purpose across the lifespan, reaching back more than 30 years. Following people as they grapple with their identity as teens, …

  5. Purpose | Greater Good

    Feb 3, 2026 · 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 sense of …

  6. How Patience Can Help You Find Your Purpose - Greater Good

    Apr 12, 2024 · A two-year study suggests practicing patience may be critical to finding and pursuing purpose.

  7. Three Ways to See Meaning in Your Life - Greater Good

    Nov 2, 2021 · In a series of articles, podcast episodes, and other resources, we’re exploring why and how to deepen your sense of purpose at different stages of life. Of all of the facets of meaning, …

  8. 16 Ways People Find Purpose Around the World - Greater Good

    Jul 9, 2025 · A new study suggests that even across cultures, there is a lot of similarity in where humans find purpose in life and how it brings us fulfillment.

  9. Living With a Purpose Changes Everything - Greater Good

    May 20, 2016 · According to Strecher, the strength of one’s life purpose—which involves a combination of living according to your values and goals, and striving to make a positive difference in the …

  10. 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 purpose isn’t …