Maintaining plans and goals can cut Alzheimer's risk in half. March 2, 2010— -- Patients who maintain a greater sense of purpose in life as they age may have greater protection against ...

What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers to this age-old question as there are people, and they run the gamut from hopeful to nihilistic to, well, nonexistent. Here are just a few famous ...

Jodi Wellman, a positive psychology expert, was an executive leader for 17 years but realized that achieving the pinnacle of success wasn't bringing her any joy. "I was, like many people, ...

Some people believe their purpose in life is tied to their career or the kind of work they do. When retirement arrives, many feel as though that purpose disappears, leaving a void. When the work ends, ...

People often tell me they're searching for their purpose, as if it's some elusive treasure hidden just out of reach. They imagine that if they could just find it, life would fall into place. Without ...

Everything that happens to us is because of our choices, whether in this life or a past life. Nothing ever just happens to us. Once we realize that, we can start to see that we truly have control and ...

Without a true meaning in life, it can be hard to have a sense of belonging. This universal experience may be why "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life," which explores finding your ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is “purpose anxiety” — the ...

One of the projects that's closest to my heart is my year-long women's "Club" program, where I work with people from around the world on systematically building a life that feels more fulfilling, ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is “purpose anxiety” — the ...

At this time of year in years past, I would regard the season of long nights and short days — the winter solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa — as a chance to reflect on childhood celebrations, ...