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,...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 15, 2026 | Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Wellness
I often forget, “Motivation” was actually an entire chapter in a few Psychology textbooks I had, years ago. It is it’s own entire field of study. It’s own science, in a way. It is NOT a magical fairy that will appear and shoot an “arrow...
