12. Why Meaning Matters in our Life (And How to Find More of It)

In this episode, I explore two important questions we can ask ourselves (these will shake up your brain cells!):1) Do I feel my life has meaning?2) Would I like to have more meaning in my life?After attending a powerful event led by Arthur Brooks and reflecting on the teachings of Viktor Frankl and other thought leaders, I share why meaning is not just a “nice to have”, it is essential.We’ll talk about:What meaning is and why it's essential to a vibrant lifeWhy a lack of meaning may be at the root of so much unhappiness and loneliness todayThe five places we most often find meaning (get ready to take notes!)Because the truth is, meaning isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we build and sometimes re-build. If you’ve been feeling a little disconnected, restless or unsure of your “why,” this episode is for you.Here are links to the books I mentioned:1) The Meaning of your Life by Arthur Brooks2) Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl3) The Blue Zones by Dan BuettnerOnward and upward. xo