Purpose Well-Being

Living With Meaning

Purpose well-being reflects fulfillment, personal values, identity, spirituality and vocation. Wellness in this dimension centers on reflecting on personal values, exploring meaning, understanding one’s place in the world and discovering how to contribute to something greater than oneself while developing a personal mission and vision that guide daily choices and actions. Strong purpose well-being enables individuals to align their actions with their values and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world around them.

A group of people gathered outside around an individual holding up a large wooden cross for a Stations of the Cross ceremony.

Photo of a speaker addressing attendees during an Eid al-Fitr celebration at Elon University

Faculty, staff and students participate in a ceremony with Tibetan Buddhist monks after the completion of a sand mandala.

photo of a student and staff member chatting at the front desk of the Elon Student Professional Development Center

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