By Emiliana Simon-Thomas — 2018
Research reveals the steps you can take toward greater well-being, health, and productivity at work.
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Graduation season is in high gear in Boston. As a result, thousands of graduates are being told by very well-meaning speakers to find their passion in life, to not compromise, and that when you do something you are passionate about, it doesn’t feel like work.
Results from the newest Greater Good quiz reveal where there's room for improvement in happiness at work.
It is inconceivable that we humans could be in this world for no reason. There is no way we and our purpose can be ignorant of, or completely alienated from each other like twins who were separated at birth.
Finding and fulfilling your calling can be confusing, and your soul’s true purpose might not be what you think it should be.
For most of my life, I clung to the belief that I wasn’t happy because I “just wasn’t wired that way.”
The former talk show star offers career and life advice at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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"I feel so stuck. I need to find a passion, but I just can't." About half of my clients say this as soon as we meet.
Years ago, I was living the American dream as it had been sold to me. I had a high-powered career at Disney, a big house, the best cars, a wife and two amazing children. But I was miserable.
The combination of a successful career, a loving family, and a strong social network may seem like the recipe for a perfect life. However, even those who can check each of those boxes might feel like something is missing—and that “something” is their purpose in life.