Meaning Making

Motivation

How to Make this Year a Meaningful One

Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D. on December 30, 2020

Are you tired of making resolutions that don't last? This year, change your life by focusing on meaning.

Are you tired of making resolutions that don't last? This year, change your life by focusing on meaning.

Religion

Once Religious, Always Religious?

Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D. on August 31, 2020

Have you walked away from religion, but feel like you can't shake it? Research suggests you're not alone. Most people still act and feel religious, even after leaving the faith.

Have you walked away from religion, but feel like you can't shake it? Research suggests you're not alone. Most people still act and feel religious, even after leaving the faith.

Empathy

How to Become More Humble

Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D. on August 18, 2020

We need humility now more than ever. How can you build this important character trait? Here are three easy steps to begin the journey.

We need humility now more than ever. How can you build this important character trait? Here are three easy steps to begin the journey.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Problem of Existential Avoidance

Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D. on May 14, 2020

Why are people fighting about how to move forward with the pandemic? Why can't we agree on how to deal with this crisis?

Why are people fighting about how to move forward with the pandemic? Why can't we agree on how to deal with this crisis?

Ethics and Morality

Doing Good Makes Life Meaningful

Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D. on August 25, 2015

How putting the needs of others may make your life more meaningful

How putting the needs of others may make your life more meaningful

What can surviving February teach us about enjoy all of life's seasons?

Forgiveness

Dealing with Difficult Family during the Holidays

Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D. on November 26, 2014

What are ways that you can turn this holiday season into one that you'll remember, for all the right reasons?

What are ways that you can turn this holiday season into one that you'll remember, for all the right reasons?

Anxiety

Are you suffering from Ebola-overload?

Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D. on October 30, 2014

Are you suffering from Ebola-panic?

Are you suffering from Ebola-panic?

Close relationships are important features of life. How can we make them work?

Appetite

Meaning Goes to the Movies

Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D. on July 31, 2014

Why are movies like 'Fault in Our Stars' and 'The Hunger Games' so appealing?

Why are movies like 'Fault in Our Stars' and 'The Hunger Games' so appealing?

How do we find meaning in stressful times of life?