How to Help People Find Their Sense of Purpose

How to Help People Find Their Sense of Purpose

User Profile By Del Mcalister   Australia

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A sense of purpose boosts self-esteem, generates positivity, and makes people feel happier. It gives them a reason to get out of bed in the morning.

When we do not have a sense of purpose, life becomes dull and aimless, and there is the potential for social isolation, loneliness, and even depression.

On the other hand, a sense of purpose boosts self-esteem, generates positivity, and makes people feel happier. It gives them a reason to get out of bed in the morning.

In this article we cover:

  • Purpose: A Reason to Get Out of Bed in the Morning
  • 8 Creative Ways to Help People Find Their Sense of Purpose
  • Getting to Know Your Residents

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Almira 20th Mar 2019 Recreational Activity Officer
Doing Buddy Reading with kindergarten children just across the road from our facility gave our residents a deep sense of purpose even to our dementia resident. At the end of the school year, the children and school gave a "thank you assembly" for our residents.
Colleen 27th Jul 2017 Support Worker
I loved this article, thank you Del for posting it!
Kim 26th Jul 2017 lifestyle
This is wonderful Del, thankyou for sharing :-) I also am of the same opinion and strive everyday to bring purpose into our residents lives.
Del 25th Jul 2017 activities officer
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