The Four Constituents of Well-Being

(November, 2015) Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the four constituents of well-being. These constituents are rooted in specific brain circuits that exhibit neuroplasticity, which gives us the opportunity to enhance our well-being with practice. “We can all take responsibility for our own minds.”

Filmed at Mindfulness & Well-Being at Work (November 2015).

Questions:

What are the four constituents of well-being, according to Richie Davidson?
What other capacities come to mind when thinking about the components of well-being?
How might you intentionally cultivate these in your own life?

Topic Well-being

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Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. Greater Good magazine is published by the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley. Through articles, videos, quizzes, and podcasts, it bridges the gap between scientific journals and people’s daily lives, particularly for parents, educators, business leaders, and health care professionals.

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