by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Aug 23, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Wellness
One of the questions I’ve been thinking about lately is deceptively simple: Who are you becoming? We spend a tremendous amount of time thinking about what we need to do. We make to-do lists, set goals, plan vacations, build careers, save for retirement, and...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jul 26, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Wellness
I’ve been thinking about these ideas a lot the past few weeks. I’ve been writing about them pretty intensely for an upcoming book. This weekend, I got to live them. Be warned – this is a bit of a long one, because it means a lot to me for a variety...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jul 12, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Spirituality, Wellness
I’ve always been a planner. I like calendars, schedules, itineraries, and knowing what’s coming next. There is something reassuring about having a plan and checking things off the list. It gives me a sense of direction and purpose. But the older I get, the...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jun 14, 2026 | Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Wellness
This past week, the Logotherapy community marked the passing of Dr. Eleonore “Elly” Frankl, the beloved wife of Viktor Frankl and a devoted steward of his legacy. She died in Vienna on June 10, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. Many people know Viktor...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 31, 2026 | Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Wellness, Work / Career
One of the most common questions I hear is: “How do I find my purpose?” It’s an important question. But before we can answer it, we need to understand something equally important: purpose and meaning are not the same thing. We often use the words...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 26, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Wellness
I just got back from a Blue Zone… and for about 24 hours I was convinced I needed to change everything about my life. For those who aren’t familiar, Blue Zones are regions of the world where people tend to live longer, healthier lives—places like Okinawa, Sardinia,...
