Michelle Anderson's List: Purposeful activity and occupation

Perceptions,beliefs and attitudes about work/occupation/duties i.e voluntary or paid/self imposed or not. Meaning and purpose an individual ascribes to their activity/occupation.

This article is a good example of engaging in purposeful activity and how other factors, such as health benefits, can be highlighted to add even more significance to a persons occupation. It also can be used as motivation to accomplish/finish other activities. Understanding an individuals motivation and why an activity is purposeful to them is also a key element in understanding the choices made in occupations.