Neuroscientist: Flourishing Isn't Fortune, It's 4 Skills You Train

Neuroscientist Richard Davidson's new work breaks down "flourishing" into four trainable skills: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. He says these aren't innate qualities but practices, suggesting just 5 minutes a day can measurably shift your brain toward well-being. This reframes mental health from a state to an active skill set.