The Search for Meaning After Age 50

Fear

Prepare Yourself Now for the Changing World

Elaine Dundon on March 19, 2023

It is the connection to meaning that will sustain you and guide you through the next crisis.

It is the connection to meaning that will sustain you and guide you through the next crisis.

Relationships

The Simple Lesson of the Echo

Elaine Dundon on January 8, 2023

Our life can be a reflection of what we think, say, and do... so be careful with your thoughts, words, and actions.

Our life can be a reflection of what we think, say, and do... so be careful with your thoughts, words, and actions.

Aging

7 Midlife 'Meaningology' Questions

Elaine Dundon on October 29, 2022

Asking these meaning-focused questions will greatly impact the quality of your future life.

Asking these meaning-focused questions will greatly impact the quality of your future life.

Self-Help

More Trust Leads to More Meaning in Your Life

Elaine Dundon on August 2, 2022

Improve your trust level in these three areas to find deeper meaning in your life.

Improve your trust level in these three areas to find deeper meaning in your life.

Motivation

Making Wise Choices: The Key to a Meaningful Life

Elaine Dundon on May 4, 2022

To choose or not to choose? That is the question.

To choose or not to choose? That is the question.

Stress

The Importance of Genuine Enthusiasm

Elaine Dundon on February 6, 2022

Stop faking enthusiasm and start living with genuine enthusiasm.

Stop faking enthusiasm and start living with genuine enthusiasm.

Loneliness

The Call for Community Tables

Elaine Dundon on November 20, 2021

Table for one or the shared community table?

Table for one or the shared community table?

Stress

Try the 10 Positives Exercise

Elaine Dundon on September 7, 2021

Choose a positive attitude no matter what is happening around you.

Choose a positive attitude no matter what is happening around you.

Anxiety

Finding Meaning in the Simplicity of Life

Elaine Dundon on June 11, 2021

Are you overwhelmed with things and activities—or are you focused on what is truly important in your life?

Are you overwhelmed with things and activities—or are you focused on what is truly important in your life?

Anxiety

How to Stop a Negative Cycle of Thoughts or Experiences

Elaine Dundon on March 18, 2021

4 questions to ask yourself to get out of a "loop."

4 questions to ask yourself to get out of a "loop."

Coronavirus Disease 2019

What a Difference a Year Makes

Elaine Dundon on January 12, 2021

As our world spins faster in 2021, we must choose our own "Great Reset" to find new meaning for ourselves.

As our world spins faster in 2021, we must choose our own "Great Reset" to find new meaning for ourselves.

Career

The MEANINGology Mindset

Elaine Dundon on November 4, 2020

Consider putting Meaning First by exploring your intrinsic motivations to find deeper meaning.

Consider putting Meaning First by exploring your intrinsic motivations to find deeper meaning.

Anxiety

Facing the Crisis of Meaning

Elaine Dundon on September 1, 2020

There is a crisis of meaning but there is also hope and things you can do about it.

There is a crisis of meaning but there is also hope and things you can do about it.

Stress

Choose a Meaning Mindset

Elaine Dundon on June 27, 2020

Life is a search for meaning, not a submission to nihilism.

Life is a search for meaning, not a submission to nihilism.

These are times when we must all strive to be elastic, to be resilient, and to maintain a sense of ourselves, even when stretched.

Stress

Find Meaning by Embracing Optimism

Elaine Dundon on February 2, 2020

Do you see the donut or the hole? This simple question may give you insight into your mindset.

Do you see the donut or the hole? This simple question may give you insight into your mindset.

Career

Causes of the Lack of Meaning at Work

Elaine Dundon on November 24, 2019

With more than half of the workforce not engaged, our workplaces are in trouble.

With more than half of the workforce not engaged, our workplaces are in trouble.

Resilience

4 Meaningful Life Lessons from the OPA! Way

Elaine Dundon on September 4, 2019

What I learned in Greece about living a meaningful life.

What I learned in Greece about living a meaningful life.

Aging

Retirement: It’s About Meaning, Not Money!

Elaine Dundon on July 23, 2019

Just because you've saved enough money for retirement doesn’t mean you will find meaning in your later years.

Just because you've saved enough money for retirement doesn’t mean you will find meaning in your later years.

Career

Find Deeper Meaning by Asking Deeper Questions

Elaine Dundon on May 21, 2019

Socrates wisely taught us, “The unexamined life is not worth living!”

Socrates wisely taught us, “The unexamined life is not worth living!”