What well-being is (and isn’t), according to neuroscience | Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Well-being and Neuroscience
The discussion delves into the concept of well-being, emphasizing that it is more than just the absence of disease or mental illness. Well-being is portrayed as a balance, an ability to manage oneself effectively.
Understanding Well-being
Well-being is not merely the absence of issues but about achieving balance and flexibility in managing oneself.
The capacity and state of well-being are influenced by one's actions and mindset, rather than being externally applied.
Strategies for enhancing personal well-being include prioritizing quality relationships, controlling social media use, reflecting on experiences, and engaging in meaningful activities.
Video description
Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist.
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Cultivating your own well-being does not mean getting rid of discomfort, according to neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang.
Immordino-Yang is a professor of education, psychology, and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, and she has spent years researching what makes one “well.”
Turns out, true well-being comes from balance and flexibility, not just from filling your life with positive experiences. Immordino-Yang suggests a few practical tips for maintaining this balance, such as prioritizing quality relationships, monitoring our social media usage, and engaging in activities that bring joy and reflection.
We can’t fully eradicate suffering, but we can accept it and choose to grow through it. By welcoming healthy levels of discomfort and taking agency over our own activities and habits, we can achieve wellness as it was meant to be achieved - as a state of being, not a destination.
Read the full video transcript: https://bigthink.com/the-well/wellbeing-explained-by-a-neuroscientist
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