Self-Management of Depression

Through the ages, philosophers, poets, and scientists have tried to make sense of the concept of meaning in life. In simplistic terms, people experience the presence of meaning in life when they (Steger et al., 2008): Comprehend themselves and the world Understand their unique fit in the world Identify what they are trying to accomplish in their lives Although there are objective ways to measure one's level of meaningfulness in life, the concept remains riddled with misconceptions. This article discusses common myths and their corresponding facts (Duggal, 2018).  1. Myth: Meaning in life is a long-term pursuit that may take years. Fact: Meaning in life differs from man to man, day to day, and hour to hour, and what matters more is not the meaning in life in general but the specific meaning of an individual’s life at a given moment . Meaning in life can be a vocation or mission to carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment (Frankl, 2006). 2. Myth: One has to find m...