P = positive affect ( feeling happy)
E = engagement, flow, absorption in whatever you’re doing
R = relationships, positive ones
M = meaning in your life
A = accomplishment, pursuing success and mastery just because it’s satisfying
(from Flourish by Martin Seligman, p 16)
How to use PERMA?
- Add PERMA to your daily checklist of things to do and review. At the end of the day, think about how good the day was in terms of your sense of happiness, engagement, positive social experiences, meaning and accomplishment.
- Use PERMA to help you prioritize your activities. We can’t do everything we want to do, but we can choose to do the important things.
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