How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains, Richard J. Davidson, TEDx San Francisco

Why is it that some people are more vulnerable to life s slings and arrows and others more resilient In this eyeopening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve wellbeing and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. Richard Davidson is researching how mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains and what we know about people s brains of individuals showing more resilience than others. Davidson is Wiliam James and Vilas professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of WisconsinMadison as well as founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds. His research is focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing, including meditation and related contemplative practices. ,Neuroscience, Wellbeing, MentalHealth Richard Davidson is Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder Director of the Center for Heal