Can purpose be your brain’s best ally?
Hello friends,
As we step into September, I’m inspired by exciting new research published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. The study followed more than 13,000 adults for up to 15 years and found something remarkable:
Adults with a strong sense of purpose were 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, including dementia.
They also experienced cognitive decline later than those who reported having no purpose.
Nicholas C. Howard, first author and public health researcher at UC Davis put it simply:
“Purpose in life is free, safe, and accessible. It’s something people can build through relationships, goals, and meaningful activities.”
In other words, purpose doesn’t just enrich our days — it protects our minds.
What if you’re not sure what your purpose is?
Or maybe the purpose that once guided your life has shifted as you’ve gotten older?
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. And here’s the good news: this is exactly the work I do with clients. Together, we uncover a sense of purpose that fits your unique interests, values, and current physical and mental capacity.
When you have clarity of purpose, you gain more energy, joy, and resilience — and, as this research shows, you’re also giving your brain the best chance to stay strong.
Book a session with me today to start living your purpose.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
