Hanlon.Purpose by

mabryhanlon — 2025-02-19 21:03:46 UTC

"At its most basic, a sense of purpose directs your actions and behaviors. It's an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that's both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world" (Bishop).

mabryhanlon — 2025-02-19 21:13:39 UTC

"Purpose often involves connections with others, be it family, friends, or the broader community. These social bonds are another key factor in longevity found consistently across Blue Zones. Engaging with a community provides emotional support, encourages physical activity, and gives a sense of belonging--all which support a longer, healthier life" (ProQuest).

mabryhanlon — 2025-02-19 23:32:07 UTC

"However, a growing body of research and practice suggests that people who feel that their life is part of a larger plan have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, a lower risk of heart attack and cancer, plus they live longer--seven years on average -- than those without such a belief" (Leider 122).

mabryhanlon — 2025-02-19 23:38:39 UTC

"We may never fully understand our altruistic urge, let alone human nature, but the heart of purpose is centered in the simple idea of caring for our fellow human beings--and
caring for ourselves in the process" (Leider 128).

mabryhanlon — 2025-02-20 00:38:37 UTC

"Having purpose in life may motivate reframing stressful situations to deal with them more productively, thereby facilitating recovery from stress and trauma. In turn, enhanced ability to recover from negative events may allow a person to achieve or maintain a feeling of greater purpose in life over time" (Schaefer).

mabryhanlon — 2025-02-20 00:54:29 UTC

"Furthermore, purpose can act as a buffer against the stressors of life. When you are engaged in meaningful work and activities, you're likely to experience lower levels of stress and anxiety. Purpose fosters resilience, giving you the capacity to bounce back from setbacks and maintain a positive outlook" (ProQuest).

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mabryhanlon — 2025-02-20 01:04:58 UTC

Both of these sources expand on purpose leading to lower stress levels and the effects of finding your life's meaning. Things such as staying active in your relationships with others and finding purpose in your work can provide a person with far lower levels of anxiety.

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mabryhanlon — 2025-02-20 01:10:05 UTC

These two quotes both bring to light the importance of treating people well and how that can stem from a sense of purpose. Having meaning affects your behavior and with that can shape how you treat the people around you.

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mabryhanlon — 2025-02-20 01:27:50 UTC

The connection between these two quotes is how having a purpose can change how we go about our stressful situations in life. It can alter the people we are around and how we are driven to do things.