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What we mean by ‘worklife’ (and why it matters)

If you’ve been following MeaningSphere for any length of time, you might have noticed a particular term we use: worklife. Not as in “work-life balance,” a term that suggests a divide between working and living. Just worklife. So what exactly

When self-improvement advice fails, it’s time to build a reflection practice instead

If self-improvement advice often seems to fail us, it may be because we tend to jump to solutions before doing the hard work of reflecting on what we really need. With these helpful mindsets and learning models, you’ll be empowered

Designing a “Future You:” A journey of self-discovery and growth

How can imagining our future selves help us through times of transition? Team coach, facilitator and creative strategist Roz Duffy explores using Intentional Change Theory (ICT) as a tool to help you design a “Future You”. Not long ago, I

Work is changing in 2025. What will it mean for your work-life balance?

As we look ahead to 2025, the workplace continues to evolve in ways that could redefine how we work, where we work, and how much time we spend working. From increasing flexibility and the growing influence of AI to the

How to get started with meaningful work

For many of us, working isn’t just a way to pay the bills – it’s a vital source of purpose, community and meaning in our lives. But it can be hard to pin down what, exactly, meaningful work is. We

Ten inspirational meaningful work quotes

It’s human nature to look for meaning in our daily lives—work is no exception. We’ve put together our favorite meaningful work quotes to help you explore what work means to you. Human beings are storytellers. We can’t help but search

How to find a job you love in three steps

You have the power to shape your own working life toward something that works for you—a job you truly love. We break down how to find a job you love into three steps you can try right away. Over the

Ten inspirational quotes on finding a job you love

Here are 10 of our favorite pieces of wisdom on loving your job, pulled from some of our MeaningSphere Book Club reads so far. We spend a huge portion of our lives at work. It’s no wonder that finding a

Should you worry about finding a job you love?

Does being passionate about your work make you better at it? And does it make you happier? MeaningSphere’s Ali Boston explores whether you really need to worry about finding a job you love to live a fulfilled life. “Do what