Can you cultivate well-being?
Learning a new skill is transformative. It can unlock new vistas, new opportunities, new social circles – it can expand our very experience of living.
But such learning needn’t be restricted to say a musical instrument, a new language, or a very physical skill. Increasingly, we recognise that pursuing and achieving well-being is as much a skill as more tangible pursuits, with certain skills scientifically proven to contribute to and enhance well-being in individuals.
“Neuroplasticity”
At the heart of this is the understanding that the brain never stops changing in response to learning. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to change and adapt as a result of experience1. It has significant implications in how we approach life, aging, learning, well-being, self-development, and even life insurance.
At Elevate, neuroplasticity underpins both our philosophy and approach in supporting each individual towards improved well-being.
A framework for well-being
Leading organisations such as the Center for Healthy Minds and studies such as the World Happiness Report (2015) have identified four “pillars” that correlate closely with feelings of subjective well-being and happiness in populations around the world.
These four pillars are awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. We find that they align quite naturally with our own framework:
Through empowering individuals with integrated access to their wellness data, we can bring deeper awareness and a unique understanding of individual needs.
Awareness
A sense of connection is enabled through intuitive engagement that is oriented on the individual, while based on population (big data) behavioural analysis.
Connection
The insights derived are personalised and draw from advanced and evolving AI to objectively identify and encourage positive behavioural levers.
Insight
The common purpose is ultimately to make a meaningful and holistic contribution to an individual’s health and well-being.
Purpose
“Four Pillars of Well-being” applied to the Elevate Me portal
Can we intentionally shape our brains towards improved well-being?
The research presented by neuroscientist Dr Richard Davidson and team suggests yes.
The deep realisation is that well-being is a skill that can be developed with intentional practice. Our takeaway: as far as we have agency, we can take active steps towards enhancing our well-being.
By positioning well-being within life insurance, we can offer you personalised support to cultivate your well-being, while providing protection for yourself and those you love.
References:
Center for Health Minds. 2022. The Healthy Minds Framework. Available at https://centerhealthyminds.org/science/the-healthy-minds-framework. (Accessed 27 January 2022.)
Healthy Minds Innovations. 2022. Well-Being Tools. https://hminnovations.org/well-being-tools. (Accessed 15 March 2022.)
Helliwell, John F., Richard Layard, and Jeffrey Sachs, eds. 2015. World Happiness Report 2015. New York: Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Available at https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2015/#appendices-and-data. (Accessed 27 January 2022.)
1Very Well Mind. 2022. What Is Neuroplasticity? Published at https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886. (Accessed 15 March 2022.)
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