Flourishing refers to a state of being fully present, connected to others and the environment, having insight into one's thoughts, and possessing a strong sense of purpose.

“Well, what we mean by flourishing is when a person is fully present, is connected to the people and the place around them, has insight into their thoughts and beliefs and expectations and uh understands how they are shaping their perception of the world and has a strong sense of purpose.”

Flourishing should be understood as being at one's best across a range of contexts rather than focusing solely on positive or negative emotions.

“Well, I think in very ordinary language, you can just simply think of it as being at your best across a range of contexts.”