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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. 

The making of the Map of Meaning: A conversation with Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma

The Map of Meaning framework was developed through Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma's groundbreaking doctoral research. Here, she recounts that fascinating journey.

What can Black History Month teach us about work?

February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is especially relevant to the world of work. Here are some ways to recognize it (and why it matters).

Understanding tensions: The hidden forces behind meaningful work

We use the term "tensions" to describe the daily push-and-pull between necessary yet opposite forces in our worklives.

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."

Why I shared my Black history reading list at work

For Black History Month, I sent my colleagues something a little more personal: a reading list centered on Black history and experience.

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

From increasing flexibility and the growing influence of AI to the possibility of shorter workweeks, new shifts are reshaping the modern work experience. But what do these trends mean for your personal work-life balance?

Why January is a great time to reflect

If you didn’t make any new year’s resolutions this time round, or you’ve already given yours up – don’t worry. We’re here to tell you that the new year doesn’t have to be fast-paced.

Book Review: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

Silicon valley innovators and Stanford University design educators Bill Burnett and Dave Evans apply design thinking to shaping a fulfilling career.

Book Review: Experiments in Reflection by Leticia Britos Cavagnaro

Stanford d.school professor Leticia Britos Cavagnaro brings her expertise as a scientist-turned-designer to the art of reflection.