“Particularly women,” she says. “We spend a lot of time thinking about other people and what they need and what they want.

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 ...

In troubled times outward disorder needs to be met with inner stability, which many people find difficult. One of the strongest ways to counter outward disorder is to know your purpose and then to ...

Emotionally intelligent people don't stumble into purpose; they uncover it by asking better questions. Here are 15 simple, ...

Many years ago (when I still had hair), I also had the privilege of working with Dr. David Viscott, an eminent psychiatrist. I became his psych-assistant, and we were able to work together for several ...

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, ...

Purpose is a huge topic within the human development community. It has spawned countless books—including one by this author—and many, many conferences. Most examinations of the topic focus on how to ...

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 ...

The world has gotten so busy, noisy, and fast-paced that I sometimes forget what my purpose is and where I fit into the humanity puzzle. From my work as a life coach, I know how common this dilemma is ...

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 ...

The transition from your primary career to your next chapter — whatever your version of retirement will be — can be uncomfortable, even disheartening. But the experts — including me — who spoke at the ...

When I observe our dogs, I often envy their seeming ease in the world. Sure, Pippin gets anxious when we leave the house (and the couch cover gets a wee bit more torn up as a result); Poppy cringes ...