Every human being needs a task, a purpose in life. Human beings by nature strive to fulfil purposes. Often the purpose in life for young adults is to start a family and bring up their children.

But sooner or later, there comes a time in everyone's life when life stagnates. If you have focussed your life entirely on your children up to now, you will feel empty at some point when they start to live their own lives. That's why it's so important to find a life-fulfilling task that gives meaning to your own existence.

A task in life motivates and inspires and fights boredom. Find things that you enjoy and that fulfil you. Don't listen to others, because only you know what makes you happy.

A life's work can be anything that makes you feel good or is a challenge for you. Many people find fulfilment in helping other people, animals or the environment. A mission that improves more than just your own existence is truly rewarding and will make you happier in the short and long term.