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The Four Constituents of Well-Being

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(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.

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?

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