The science behind

Purpose

We have partnered with UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center to provide you with these scientific facts. Click on an item below to expand and reveal more.

They include traveling abroad, spending time in nature, working for social change, and developing a contemplative practice.

Awe connects us to something larger than ourselves, often in the presence of beautiful art, a vast landscape, or a perspective-shifting idea.

Employees with a sense of purpose at work have higher well-being, and companies with a clear sense of purpose are more likely to have strong financial performance.

Having a sense of meaning or purpose is not always the same as being happy.

HERE ARE 3 EXERCISES, PROVIDED BY UC BERKELEY'S GREATER GOOD SCIENCE CENTER, TO HELP YOU LIVE WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE