FlourishWell4Life

Flourishing Well for Life with Style, Strength & Character

Evidence-based mental skills training and wellbeing interventions for optimal performance and development throughout your life's journey

Our Mission

Our Symbol of Growth

The computer represents technology enabling growth, while the flourishing plant symbolizes potential, possibility, and the continuous journey of development. The circular design represents the wholeness of our "4Life" approach.

FlourishWell4Life develops evidence-based, blended learning, individualized and gamified mental skills training and intervention programmes for optimal performance, experience and development in education, sport and organizations.

Empowering Lifelong Flourishing

Our e-products, e-coaching and membership services, as well as workshops, empower students and clients to purposefully and energetically flourish well for life. We support individuals throughout their entire journey - from prospective students to alumni professionals and beyond.

Using technology to enable growth and progress, we combine cutting-edge research with practical application to help individuals unlock their potential and thrive in all aspects of life.

Your Lifelong Journey

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Prospective Students

Launchpad to University Success - Master mindsets, skills, and well-being strategies for higher education success

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Undergraduate Journey

Comprehensive 4-year curriculum: From Gritty HERO's Mindset to Mental Fitness, SEARCH, PROSPER, and Character Education

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Postgraduate Excellence

Tailored interventions for advanced studies, addressing unique challenges and preparing for professional success

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Professional Development

Field-specific courses for alumni in law, accounting, engineering, teaching, psychology, medicine, and more

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Life & Community

Programs for flourishing cities, organizations, positive parenting, relationships, aging, and personal growth

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Evidence-Based Approach

All programs grounded in rigorous research and data analytics, continuously refined based on outcomes

Research Foundation

Our programs are built on extensive research analyzing wellbeing factors that predict academic and life success. We utilize advanced data mining and analytics to continuously measure impact and refine our approaches.

Meet the Founder

Dr. Alten du Plessis, Founder of FlourishWell4Life

Dr. Alten du Plessis

Wellbeing & Student Success & Development Strategist

Dr. Alten du Plessis serves within the Integrated Data Analytics Team within the Division for Institutional Strategy, Research and Analytics at Stellenbosch University. His unique dual role in Student Support and Institutional Research, which he has maintained since 1995, enables him to combine practical student development with rigorous academic research and analysis.

Drawing on his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Stellenbosch University and specialized training in positive psychology, Dr. du Plessis brings a rare combination of analytical rigor and psychological insight to his work.

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Applied Mathematics, Stellenbosch University
  • MSc in Applied Mathematics (Cum Laude), Stellenbosch University
  • Hons BSc in Applied Mathematics (Cum Laude), Stellenbosch University
  • BSc in Applied Mathematics, Stellenbosch University

Professional Certifications

  • Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) from The Flourishing Center, New York
  • Certified Flourishing Skills Group Facilitator
  • Certified Resilience Trainer (Bounce Back Better system)
  • Certified Wellness and Sport Psychology Coach (Golf)
  • Certified Brain Health Professional
  • Dr. Amen Licensed Brain Trainer

For over two decades, his work has been instrumental in developing and implementing innovative wellbeing and potential optimization programs across multiple faculties at Stellenbosch University. His approach demonstrates that so-called "soft factors" are essential for academic and workplace success, garnering international recognition at prestigious conferences including the 2024 European Conference on Positive Psychology and the World Engineering Education Forum.

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FlourishWell4Life location at 12 Murray Street, Stellenbosch

Our Home

FlourishWell4Life is nestled in the heart of Stellenbosch at 12 Murray Street, housed in a beautiful historic Cape Dutch building that provides the perfect environment for growth and reflection.

This serene setting, with its lush gardens and peaceful atmosphere, embodies our commitment to creating spaces where individuals can truly flourish.

Current Organizational Structure

FlourishWell4Life operates within the Integrated Data Analytics team in the Division of Institutional Strategy, Research and Analytics at Stellenbosch University, led by our Wellbeing and Student Success and Development Strategist.

Future Vision: We are working toward establishing FlourishWell4Life as an independent business unit within a future Flourishing Institute at Stellenbosch University.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every individual has access to evidence-based tools and support to flourish throughout their life's journey. Our vision extends beyond traditional academic boundaries to encompass whole-person development.

The FlourishWell4Life Difference

"Flourish" means to optimize your health, happiness and wellbeing, growing into the best version of yourself.

"Well" refers both to the excellent way you flourish and to whole-person wellness as the ultimate goal.

"4Life" recognizes this as a lifelong learning process - our "4" symbolizes the tracking and analytics that help accomplish this dream!

Through our innovative use of technology, data-driven insights, and evidence-based interventions, we're pioneering a new model of lifelong support that adapts and grows with you.

Ready to Begin Your Flourishing Journey?

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Connect with Us

Interested in our evidence-based approach to wellbeing and student success? We welcome collaboration, consultation opportunities, and partnerships that advance flourishing across educational and organizational contexts.

Dr. Alten du Plessis

Wellbeing & Student Success & Development Strategist

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We specialize in developing tailor-made wellbeing programs based on rigorous research and proven methodologies. Let's discuss how our evidence-based approach can benefit your organization or institution.