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      • Researchers who study meaning in life have broken the concept into three facets: coherence (the feeling that life makes sense), purpose (having and working toward goals), and mattering (the sense that one’s life has value and makes a difference).
      www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202008/what-makes-life-meaningful
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  2. Oct 2, 2023 · What's the purpose of life? Philosophers and theologians have argued about this for centuries. Here's an answer that also points to how we should live as well.

  3. Feb 14, 2022 · Most people naturally value human life. But from a philosophical perspective, arguments for the sanctity of life can become complicated.

    • Happiness. The researchers found that a sense of purpose promoted happiness and well-being among adults 50-90. “Happiness” included a range of positive feelings from pleasure to life satisfaction to the sense of contribution to a larger purpose.
    • Healthy habits. Older adults with a sense of purpose were more likely to practice healthy habits, according to the study. For example, participants with high rankings on PIL were more likely to exercise regularly, eat healthy foods, watch less TV, participate in the arts, and avoid sedentary behaviors.
    • Stronger personal relationships. Higher ratings for the belief that life is worthwhile were correlated to the likelihood of having a life partner, less risk of divorce, more contact with friends, membership in various organizations, volunteering, and a greater number of close relationships.
    • Wealth. In addition to a wealth of benefits of purpose in life, PIL also brought wealth itself. Sense of purpose was associated with greater prosperity, including income, paid employment, and assets, even after taking baseline wealth into account.
  4. Nov 9, 2023 · If you find yourself struggling to make sense of your life and its purpose, it can be helpful to learn more about why you might feel this way and what you can do to bring a sense of meaning into your life.

  5. Sep 28, 2021 · Meaning in life is the need to perceive our lives, in particular our suffering, as serving a worthy purpose. The positive relationship between a purposeful and meaningful life, and...

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  6. Jun 1, 2023 · Having a sense of purpose in life is associated with positive health outcomes; conversely, not having one can leave a person feeling listless and lost. Friedrich Nietzsche even feared that...

  7. Jan 20, 2017 · The book, though only loosely tied to research, is mostly an engaging read about how people find meaning in life through “four pillars” of meaning. 1. Belonging. When we are understood, recognized, and affirmed by friends, family members, partners, colleagues, and even strangers, we feel we belong to a community.

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