How would you characterize the motivation that sustains you as you go about your everyday activities? Perhaps you’re visiting an older relative daily in the hospital during their recovery period from ...

People who are goal-oriented tend to have better outcomes in life partly because having a "sense of purpose" is a skill that can yield positive results. But psychologists want to understand what other ...

Finding your purpose when waiting for clarity is not working.

Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers' sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily—not just intensely—may benefit most, new Cornell research finds. Studying ...

Take a few minutes to reflect on someone who inspires you, and how you can embody the values you admire in them. Take a few minutes to reflect on someone who inspires you, and how you can embody the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laurel Donnellan is a compassion advocate focusing on leadership. In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions, the ...

Often, we say that age is just a number. However, when we actually experience aging first-hand, it can be overwhelming. Studies show that we experience the peak of our sense of purpose from our ...

The number of adults in the U.S. who have attended some college but have yet to earn a certificate or degree has grown to over 43 million. Between January 2022 and July 2023 alone, 2.1 million ...