How to prioritize your well-being | Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh | TEDxJacksonville
How do you define well being? To be well with your well being, you need to accept it’s not just a state of being but also an active journey. Did you know fewer than 10% of adults sustain healthy habits throughout their lives, and over 40% of adults aged +45 live with multiple chronic conditions? In today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel stuck, aimless, or struggle with enacting and sustaining our well-being goals. Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh shares the transformative VIP CWRE framework—a pragmatic and powerful blend of science, humanity, and actionable strategies for whole-person well-being. Drawing from decades of innovative research, personal insights, and real-world practice, this talk empowers you to rethink well-being and navigate life’s quiet moments and inevitable storms with intention and confidence. Whether you’re striving for better health, professional fulfillment, or community connection, this talk will inspire you to live a VIP life worth living—purposeful, resilient, and uniquely yours.#Wellbeing #Healthandwellness #Health #Wellness Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh is a medical humanist, researcher, and physician-coach at the Mayo Clinic, committed to redefining well-being as more than the absence of illness. Drawing on decades of evidence-based research, clinical and coaching practice, and innovative collaborations, his work empowers individuals, communities, healthcare systems, and policymakers to navigate the dynamic complexities of modern life demands and healthcare delivery with intention, resilience, and confidence. Bridging the science of well-being with the soul of humanity, his work inspires a path toward a more meaningful life and a thoughtful approach to healthcare. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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