A sense of meaning

A sense of meaning is the experience that one's life, actions, or suffering have meaning, direction, and value.

Definition

A sense of meaning connects everyday actions with values, relationships, goals, and the broader narrative of one's life. It doesn't have to mean one big mission; is often created through the consistency of small choices. In psychology, it is an important element of well-being, resilience and motivation, especially in times of difficulty.

Key ideas

Missing key ideas.

Practice and life

Write down three activities from the last week that were meaningful to you. Next to each one, name the value they realized.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to expect that meaning will always be experienced as clear certainty. Meaning is often confused with immediate pleasure or external success.

Questions for self-reflection

No questions for self-reflection.

Sources

No sources.