PERMA
PERMA
A Theory of Well-Being
Positive Emotion
Developing feelings of contentment and joy.
Engagement
Being absorbed, interested, and involved in an activity.
Relationships
Feeling loved, supported, and valued by others. Other people matter!
Meaning
Having a sense of purpose, feeling life is valuable and worth living, or connecting to something greater than ourselves.
Accomplishments
Working toward and reaching goals and feeling able to complete tasks and daily responsiblities. Feeling of mastery and acheivement.
More About PERMA
PERMA is an acronym for a model of well-being put forth by a pioneer in the field of positive psychology, Martin Seligman. According to Seligman, PERMA makes up five important building blocks of well-being and happiness:
- Positive emotions – feeling good
- Engagement – being completely absorbed in activities
- Relationships – being authentically connected to others
- Meaning – purposeful existence
- Achievement – a sense of accomplishment and success