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Here’s where you find the complete archive of articles from the MeaningSphere Blog, all in one place. Read, share, and enjoy.

Developed by Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma, the Map of Meaning is the foundational framework of MeaningSphere’s flagship offering. Comprising four pathways and three tensions, the Map is a research-backed tool for understanding how we experience meaning—and therefore, what makes work meaningful rather than meaningless. Here, you’ll find articles that will empower you to understand and apply this powerful framework in your own worklife. 

This is where we share the heart behind what we do. Here you’ll find the ideas, insights, and stories that shape our offerings—and why we believe meaning at work matters. Think of it as a starting point for understanding who we are, what drives us, and how we can make a difference in your worklife. 

Your worklife is the ongoing conversation between your work and your sense of self. Here you’ll find fresh perspectives, practical tips, and gentle questions to help you explore what matters most to you, so you can build the worklife that fits you best. From shifting workplace trends to new data on wellbeing, we’ll connect the bigger picture to your everyday experience. 

How workplace friendships can help build a sense of belonging at work

When do colleagues become friends? What are the benefits of workplace friendships and what influence do they have on our sense of belonging and meaning at work? And are there any downsides? In this article, MeaningSphere's community builder Louise Lilja investigates the ins and outs of work friendships and looks at her own experiences throughout the years.

Thought-Starter: Why belonging matters at work

If your work requires connecting with others, you may want to reflect on whether you feel you belong at work.

Thought-starter: What makes a ritual?

Sheri Buergey explores the role that ritual can play in finding meaning at work.