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What is Well-Being?
Positive psychology practitioners emphasize that human flourishing derives not only from hedonic well-being (a condition of feeling good) but also eudaimonia (a state of functioning well).
Let’s nurture ten dimensions of well-being to foster eudaimonia and help us function well—personally and professionally.
Resources:
For a deeper dive into the concept of eudaimonia, consider exploring Chapter 1 of The Flourishing Lawyer.
Ten Dimensions of Well-Being
Sample Well-Being Framework
The Eudaimonic Turn: How We Can Help Lawyers Flourish
Reflection Exercises:
- Take a look at the Ten Dimensions of Well-Being and the Sample Well-Being Framework in the resources provided above. Then consider this question: If I were to create my own well-being framework, what elements or components would I include?
- What does eudaimonia (or functioning well) mean to me?
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