Meaningful and elaborated goals give meaning to life and give it a vector, a direction for activity. There are several basic categories* in which people usually set goals:

To have (goals of a material nature: things, a car, real estate, etc.).

To know (everything that refers to education: courses, advanced training, diplomas, Ph.D. thesis, etc.).

Relate (what kind of relationship I want with my husband/wife, with my colleagues at work, etc.).

To be (what do I want to be in this life? Architect, businessman, mother/father, philanthropist, etc.).

To act (there can be some specific goals in relation to professional growth or personal development. For example: to accomplish a plan of sales for the quarter, or, to lose 7 kg of weight by June, etc.).

Having an activity in life that brings you pleasure, regardless of whether you get paid for it or not, also gives your life meaning and positive emotions. If you don't have a hobby in your life, make sure you get one. Try it out, be curious, and don't lose your ability to surprise and amaze.

In conclusion, I would like to say that the greatest influence on the feeling of meaning in our lives is quality positive relationships with people.