PERMA Theory at work

The PERMA theory, created by the founder of positive psychology Prof. Seligman, has five-core element of psychological well-being and happiness in life. The theory summarizes the following key ingredients of living a fulfilling life.

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Positive emotion – Feeling happy day-to-day.

Being positive is more than just smiling, it is about being optimistic about the future. It is acknowledging the success and failures of past and focusing on positive outcomes in the future. Enjoying your work by deriving the satisfaction and fulfillment from it plays a key role in being positive. When enjoyment is achieved, happiness tags along, too.

Engagement – challenging, absorbing tasks.

Activities that meet our need for engagement flood the body with positive neurotransmitters and hormones that elevate one’s sense of well-being. This engagement helps us remain present, as well as synthesize the activities where we find calm, focus, and joy. An engaged mind is a happy mind.

Relationships – connecting with others.

Relationships and social connections are crucial to meaningful lives as we need to be connected and be part of a group to thrive. Positive relationships with one’s parents, siblings, peers, coworkers, and friends is a key ingredient to overall joy. Strong relationships also provide support in difficult times that require resilience.

Meaning – having a purpose higher than yourself.

Understanding the impact of your work and why you chose to “show up at the office” may help you enjoy the tasks and become more satisfied with what you do. Whether you work in an office or not, think of what you spend most of your time doing. What does that activity provide you with?

Achievement – being good at something

Having goals and ambition in life can help us to achieve things that can give us a sense of accomplishment. We all take pride in something we’ve done or accomplished. It is these accomplishments that strengthen our self-esteem and our confidence that we are worth something. When we achieve something, we feel good and want to do more and become more.