7 Simple Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful

How thoughtful of you to ask!

For me, a meaningful life = a life lived with a sense of purpose.

This sense of purpose answers the question of why.

• Why are we are alive?
• Why do we matter?
• Why do we do the things we do, day in and day out, and what is it all for?

I don’t have all the answers, but I know this:

If life is to be meaningful, we need to have a bigger picture in mind. Instead of being emotional and letting our emotions drive our decisions, we need to take the time to think things through. Understand what drives us. Identify personal goals that matter to us. Create a plan and a schedule to attain those goals — maybe even just one goal for now. Practice positive daily habits. Get better at something. And once we get better, instead of keeping the knowledge to ourselves, share it with others and help others on the path to achieving their goals.

This may all sound like good advice, but where and how do we start?

Let’s look at 7 ways to do this.

Meaningful tip #1. Begin your day with a sense of purpose.

Most people wake up and immediately start reacting to their day — they pick up their phone, start responding to emails and text messages, get cranky because family members are noisy or perhaps…