TED Talks Daily What makes a good life? A neuroscientist and a global financial CEO answer | TED Intersections
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Sep 28, 2024 
Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist famed for her research on the brain’s response to exercise, teams up with Annabel Spring, CEO of HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, to explore the intertwining of health and financial well-being. They delve into how financial stress impacts mental health and share strategies for managing anxiety. Their conversation highlights the vital role of personal passions and social connections in achieving happiness. They also discuss using anxiety as a tool for financial empowerment and making informed decisions for a fulfilling life.
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Good Life Components
- A good life involves pursuing passions, contributing to something meaningful, and regulating stress.
- These aspirations release dopamine and increase happiness, but require financial stability and emotional regulation.
Quality of Life Factors
- Physical health, mental wellness, and financial fitness are key to a good life, according to a survey of 11,000 people.
- Financial fitness correlates with higher perceptions of quality of life, physical health, and mental wellness.
Brain Health as Wealth
- Prioritize brain health through good sleep, nutrition, social connections, and stress management.
- A healthy brain contributes to a longer, positive cognitive life, which is a form of wealth.