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How to Find Purpose in Midlife When Career Feels Meaningless: An Existential Perspective

Midlife can feel like a breaking point. For many professionals, the momentum of early ambition begins to slow, revealing a quieter — often more unsettling — question: What is this all for? You may have achieved what you once thought would bring fulfillment — a stable career, a family, financial security — and yet feel […]

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Books on Purposeful Living and Happiness: Your Essential Reading Guide

In our fast-paced and often fragmented world, many people are asking deeper questions: What gives my life meaning? How can I live with more purpose? What does happiness really look like? Books on purposeful living and happiness can provide not only answers, but also guidance for navigating life with resilience and clarity. From the existential

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Help for those who feel like they don’t fit in anywhere

Updated June 2026 with new insights on Existential Analysis and authenticity. Many of us, at some point, quietly ask ourselves: “Why do I feel like I don’t fit in anywhere?” This experience can be painful, leaving us feeling isolated, disconnected, or uncertain about where we truly belong. Yet, this question is also deeply human—it reflects

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About Professor Alfried Laengle

Our app is rooted in the therapeutic tradition of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy, founded by Viktor Frankl, the pioneer of meaning-centered psychotherapy. Frankl’s work highlighted the human search for meaning as central to psychological well-being.  Building on this foundation, Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist Alfried Längle – who collaborated closely with Frankl – further developed Existential

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Why Meaning Matters: Science and Existential Analysis

Introduction Human beings are not only driven by survival or comfort — we are meaning-seeking creatures. From ancient philosophy to modern psychology, the pursuit of meaning has been recognized as central to wellbeing. Whether in the midst of personal crises, daily routines, or moments of deep joy, the question of “why does this matter?” inevitably

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Finding Happiness Within Yourself: An Existential Perspective

Introduction Happiness is from within, but it is not created through positive thinking alone. Lasting fulfilment often emerges through our relationship with ourselves, our values, our relationships, and the meaning and purpose we find in life. Updated June 2026: This article has been expanded with new insights from Existential Analysis, the Four Fundamental Motivations, the

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What is Career Coaching?

Career Coaching: Guiding Purpose, Growth & Success Introduction In an evolving world of work, more people than ever ask: what is career coaching, what is career coaching vs mentoring, and how to start a career coaching business. Career coaching offers tailored support to professionals navigating transitions—whether changing roles, seeking growth, or simply clarifying direction. This

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