What “Optimal” Health Is Really Costing You — The Hidden Price Nobody Talks About
A sense of purpose seems to help people live longer, even when controlling for other markers of psychological well-being.
There’s something uniquely beneficial about having a strong purpose that’s different from, say, being happy.
Having a strong sense of purpose can mean many things, but it generally indicates that you have goals, and an aim in life.
This purpose can be many things:
- Helping others
- Being connected to family and/or close friends
- Being a key part of a community
- Enjoying a hobby
- Learning new skills
Having purpose may help with longevity for a few reasons:
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