Hidden Brain

You 2.0: Cultivating Your Purpose

<p>Having a sense of purpose can be a buffer against the challenges we all face at various stages of life. Purpose can also boost our health and longevity. In the kick-off to our annual You 2.0 series, Cornell University psychologist <a href="https://www.human.cornell.edu/people/alb325">Anthony Burrow</a> explains why purpose isn't something to be found — it's something we can develop from within.</p>
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