![]() ![]() Think about what activities and experiences you yourself find most enjoyable, attractive, and elevating. Third, find ways to express and realize yourself. ![]() When we are able to feel that our contributions matter, that we have a positive impact in the lives of other people, this makes our own life feel more meaningful. As social animals, we humans tend to experience our intimate relationships and the time we get to spend with our loved ones as highly meaningful. Most people, when asked what makes life meaningful, spontaneously mention their family and friends. ![]() Such psychological research has proliferated in the last few decades, and based on my own research and research by others, I recommend focusing on three things. Psychological research can help us to identify the things in life that most consistently tend to make people experience their lives as meaningful. Once we take this experiential approach to meaningfulness, science – the enemy of a God-given meaning of life – becomes our ally. ![]()
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