Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal is a leading expert in helping people create meaningful lives. Her new book, "Make it Meaningful," is a must-read for anyone feeling anchored to their past and searching for a way forward. Part memoir and part self-help guide, the book outlines the 7 enablers to finding meaning in your life.Debbie's passion for helping people find meaning is evident in her TEDx talk on the impact of volunteering, prosocial behaviour, and corporate social responsibility. She emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven organisations and describes how people's eyes light up when they work for a cause they believe in.One of the key takeaways from Debbie's book is the importance of connectiveness. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the dangers of isolation and the limitations of social media as a way of truly connecting with others. Debbie stresses the importance of walking alongside others and listening to their stories.Another important takeaway is the need to pull up the anchor of the past. Debbie shares her own struggles with parenting and how she had to overcome the destructive patterns from her childhood. She emphasises the need to recognise our mental models of parenting and to build new ways of parenting when under stress.Debbie also highlights the importance of optimism in finding meaning and purpose. She recognizes that optimism is not always easy, but it is necessary for climate activism and for believing in a better future. She urges readers to focus on the positive and to work towards a brighter tomorrow.If you are struggling to find meaning or purpose in your life, Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal's book is a must-read. Learn how to pull up the anchors of your past and use your story to turn trauma into triumph.https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/debbie-haski-leventhalSupport the showLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com