Tag Archive for: purpose

The Psychological Impacts of Retirement

For some, retirement can raise feelings of aimlessness and loneliness, particularly if you had a job that gave you a sense of purpose.

Why Lost Direction is Worse Than Lost Time

A number of people I speak to are struggling with directionlessness – whether through loss, disappointment, or doubts. How do we counter this?

What Business are you Really In?

In order to stay the course and remain customer-focussed, organisations must be very clear on their purpose for existence.

This is Why I Hate Doing Laundry

Many of us may hate doing laundry, but we do it – because deep down, we know that doing the laundry is purposeful…

Are These the 3 Themes of Every Human Journey?

After turning 50, I’ve discovered that my life has been all about the unfurling of just three main themes.

Why Do I Hate Vacuuming?

Vacuuming is boring. It’s indoors. But mowing the lawn is exciting. It’s outdoors. There’s danger! Context is everything.

Let’s Talk About Identity

Each of us play many roles in life, which each contribute to our identity. But what if you can’t take on the role you always wanted, or lose it?

The Most Influential People in the World

Perhaps influential people aren’t the most influential people in the world. Perhaps the most influential people in the world were their parents.

The Importance of Bringing a Positive Attitude to the Workplace

We all know the Monday morning atmosphere when colleagues come into the office again after the weekend. Our attitude can predict the rest of the day.

The Renewed Search For Meaning

Our research found that relationships, reflections and living life with more purpose and impact became a priority for many in the search for meaning.

Why Languishing Is the New Buzzword

Languishing describes how we feel in the covid isolation lockdown: Not flourishing. Not bored. But languishing. But why do we feel this way?

Ruthless Comparison is the Key to Success Says Hollywood’s Phil Cooke

Phil Cooke has produced TV and film in more than 60 countries around the world. He’s been shot at, survived military coups and threatened with prison.

Living in Purpose

When you hear the term ‘purpose’, what words come to mind? Success? Happiness? Wealth? As a Christian, I find my answer in God’s Word.

“I Was Always Aware I Had to be Bigger Than the Black Line” – Olympian Elka Whalan

Olympian and former competitive swimmer Elka Whalan believes it’s important to find meaning and purpose beyond your sport.

What is Work Wellbeing?

Work wellbeing is bigger than the surface level aspects of a healthy workplace like fruit bowls, standing desks and ergonomic furniture.

From Soldier to Servant: An Australian’s Journey from Conflict to Chaplaincy

While serving in Afghanistan, Haydn Lea realised he had a talent for comforting his comrades with his newfound Christian wisdom.

If God Can Use Them, God Can Use You

God is in the business of using frail, fallible and ordinary people, because that’s the only kind there is. God can use you.

Three Ways to Reflect on Your Life

2020 is ending in a rush and the first thing that suffers in busyness is reflection time – the art of seeing the meaning in our experiences.