Thinking expansively about how a task you do contributes to the well-being of others, reflecting on the meaning of what you do, and recognizing how even mundane tasks hold meaning can inspire you to put more effort into such tasks, achieve goals more quickly, and increase well-being while strengthening your skill in:

 
 
 
 
 
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