What’s the big idea? A lot of people right now feel lost, anxious, and despaired. During these dark times, preserving a sense of meaning in our lives is vital. Fortunately, meaning can be cultivated ...

The world-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, author of the classic bestseller, Man’s Search for Meaning, famously espoused that the search for meaning is the primary, intrinsic motivation of human ...

How often do we stop to think about the meaning of life? If you’re like me, probably not much. Even though I may feel a vague sense of anxiety around how my life is unfolding and the inevitability of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the psychology of leadership, tech and entrepreneurship. While the human quest of meaning is perennial, the answers ...

Aging is a megatrend. According to World Bank data, the 65-plus age group represents on average approximately 10% of the world population but is significantly higher in Japan (30%), the EU (22%), ...

There are moments in life when advice feels insulting. When optimism sounds hollow, and productivity slogans feel disconnected from reality. I reached for 'Man’s Search for Meaning' during one of ...

Screenwriter J S Mayank, pictured, has stepped in to co-adapt 'Man's Search for Meaning' with Lesley Paterson after her husband and collaborator Simon Marshall died of cancer. Kate Cohen EXCLUSIVE: ...

Happiness expert Brooks, 61, was revved to return to teaching in 2019 after a decade of nonprofit work. But when he got to Harvard, no “rev” met him back: Students radiated emptiness. Research into ...

The concept of meaning in life encompasses an individual’s sense of purpose, coherence and significance, and it is increasingly recognised as integral to mental health. Contemporary research ...