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  1. Purpose Definition | What Is Purpose - Greater Good

    Dec 17, 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 sense of …

  2. 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.

  3. Purpose | Greater Good

    Dec 25, 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 sense of …

  4. 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 part of their …

  5. 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 …

  6. To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good

    Nov 20, 2024 · How much does life satisfaction and purpose protect your health? A new study aimed to find out—and their answer reveals the power of purpose in shaping human life. “Purpose in life …

  7. Happiness Definition | What Is Happiness - Greater Good

    Dec 17, 2012 · Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky. After all, shouldn’t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive …

  8. 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 …

  9. How to Help Teens Find Purpose - Greater Good

    Apr 16, 2015 · Teens are naturally driven to seek new experiences—and that may be the key to helping them develop a sense of purpose in life.

  10. Diversity Definition | What Is Diversity - Greater Good

    Dec 22, 2025 · For the Greater Good Science Center, “diversity” refers to both an obvious fact of human life—namely, that there are many different kinds of people—and the idea …