Motorcycle group finds purpose beyond riding

Photo of the We Ride motorcycle group, courtesy of their Facebook group.

“We wanted to be great role models and let them see a group of well-mannered adults and know that we do good supportive things for and within the community,” said Russell.

Is ‘me-bias’ holding you back?

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I tapped into a thought-provoking discussion today after someone asked whether “me-bias” was impacting their life. I had not heard of me-bias before. However, the discussion made it sound plausible. People have a me-bias when they only think of how something will help them instead of other people. For example, when someone claims they don’t […]

Are loneliness and burnout connected?

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“When we experience loneliness, we want to escape it as it is an unpleasant emotion. On the other hand, solitude is peaceful aloneness created by a state of voluntary isolation,” the authors wrote.

Find purpose in the moment

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Anne Ard said purpose is as simple as figuring out how to be useful and make a difference in our communities. How that looks in real life is determined by our circumstances and commitments.

More medical evidence having purpose improves well-being

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People pursing a specific purpose to help others know, deep in their hearts, their very reason for being on earth at this specific time and in that specific place is to make a difference in the lives of others — and they’re excited to do so.

Six stages to finding purpose

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“You progress from the base of a triangle, where you are fairly unstructured and undirected, until, very gradually, you move upward to the very tip of the triangle, where you are completely fused,” he added.

Corporate execs find purpose in retirement

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“The ideal mix of retirement activities combines your personal passions with your leadership skills and experience, at a pace that fits your desire for work-life balance,” Anne wrote.