The Role of Purpose in Wellbeing

Lack of purpose is very often cited by men in midlife as a key driver of unhappiness and an area with which they really struggle. Many men’s sense of identity is often tied to their jobs or their family, and when these change or they lose the passion for their career or their relationships ends, it leaves a gaping hole. This week Paul talks to Dr Ed Rainbow, a GP who believes that making scientifically proven changes to your life to improve your sense of wellbeing can often be better than medicine. He highlights the importance of understanding personal values and of making small changes to shift from feeling stagnant to purposeful. And he talks about identifying what drives a man personally in order to align their lives better with their true selves.  The conversation stresses the need for men to take proactive steps to address their mental health and sense of purpose, and looks at how a newly identified purpose in midlife can have significant benefits both mentally and physically. You can read the full transcript for this episode at www.middlemanpodcast.com/transcript-purpose-wellbeing I'd love to hear about your experiences, so if you'd like to get in touch email me at [email protected] and let me know what's on your mind or sign up to the newsletter at www.middlemanpodcast.com