Even before the pandemic, American workers struggled to reach their full potential. In a 2017 study of 14,500 workers, 85% said they were not working to 100% of their potential (Hill & Turiano, 2014). When we define our work, having a sense of purpose means that we feel our work is more than just a paycheck or creating value for an organization. It means that we are connected to something bigger than ourselves. Here’s a place to begin…
Feeling Blah? Cure #3: Mindfulness & Meaning
Feeling Blah? Cure #2: Meaning through Adversity
Victor Frankl, the father of the study of purpose and meaning, believed that life has intrinsic meaning and our faith in meaning and love can triumph over all challenges, including the pandemic (Wong, 2020). Moreover, times of adversity can actually move us to think more profoundly about the day-to-day challenges of life. Consider the following questions and what action to take this week!
Feeling Blah? Cure #1: A Sense of Purpose
Feeling "Blah"?
Reboot Your Mood in 2021
Are you feeling disoriented or unmotivated to start the new year? You have probably felt like this in previous years after the holidays. Still, this year it might be even more challenging to get moving after a year of chronic stress. Instead of allowing these feelings to keep you from embracing all that the year offers, here are six evidence-based ways to get your energy back.