Born to flourish how new science and ancient wisdom reveal a simple path to thriving
(2026)
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
NEW SELF-HELP
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Details
PUBLISHED
New York : Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC, 2026
©2026
©2026
EDITION
First Avid Reader Press hardcover edition
DESCRIPTION
vii, 291 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781668066232, 1668066238, 9781668066232, 1668066238
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
"In a world pulling our thoughts and emotions in so many directions, Born to Flourish offers a way to turn stress and anxiety into clarity and calm. Renowned neuroscientists and contemplative teachers Richard J. Davidson and Cortland Dahl bring us a powerful program rooted in decades of research from the Center for Healthy Minds and the non-profit Humin. Focusing on four transformative practices, they bring us key tools to help train our brains to overcome depression, despair, and loneliness."--Amazon
CONTENTS
Part 1: The foundations of flourishing.
What flourishing is and why it matters --
Rewiring your brain to flourish --
Flourishing in the midst of challenge --
The path to flourishing --
Part 2: The four skills of flourishing.
Awareness: The first skill of flourishing --
Connection: The second skill of flourishing --
Insight: The third skill of flourishing --
Purpose: The fourth skill of flourishing --
Part 3: Flourishing every day.
Making flourishing a habit --
Change your mind, change the world --
Acknowledgments --
Appendix: Additional practices for cultivating the four skills