The world is changing. The way we work is changing. And while the future is uncertain, one thing is clear: we need to change how we do business. Only 7 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs believe their companies should “mainly focus on making profits and not be distracted by social goals."

To psychologists, the purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world. The goals that foster a sense of purpose can change other people's lives, like launching an organization, researching a disease, or teaching kids to read.

Our sense of purpose will change over our lifetime. Like happiness, the purpose is not a destination but a journey and a practice. That means it’s accessible at any age if we’re willing to explore what matters to us and what kind of person we want to be—and act to become that person.