WHY WE SHOULD TURN OUTWARD, NOT INWARD, TO IMPROVE WELLBEING

May 2023

When we think about wellbeing, we often imagine inward activities such as meditation and relaxation. However, it is when
we turn outward to tackle challenges, help others, and engage with the world—take action—that we are able to grow and
cultivate meaning.

Human Flourishing Lab Director Dr. Clay Routledge says this leads to better social, emotional, mental, and physical
wellbeing.