PERMA – R is for Positive Relationships The third element of PERMA focuses on positive relationships with “positive” being an emphasized aspect. As highlighted in the previous blogs, focused on the PERMA model, we now start to get a sense that the elements: (P)...
PERMA – E is for Engagement Let’s talk about the E of PERMA. To recap the umbrella of PERMA, PERMA is the acronym for the five vital elements that accompany the journey: These include: (P) Positive Emotion; (E) Engagement; (R) Positive Relationships; (M)...
PERMA – P Is For Positive Emotions The idea of PERMA being action oriented implies that words or ideas have to be changed into a specific actions or behaviors that guide the path. In the previous blog we learned that PERMA is the acronym for the five vital...
In the Name of Awe – the emotion which enhances health, relationships, time and happiness “Awe”. The word sounds like onomatopoeia for the way we gasp in the face of something overwhelming. Despite breathtaking experiences of amazement and wonder being recurrent in...
What is a Flow state? Subjectively? “What is flow?”. I’m often asked to explain the concept to those with little or no psychological background knowledge and if caught off guard, I do sometimes struggle. I can offer quick, 5-word answers. But I know...
“Instead of just do it, just like it” said Barbara, with the cool and calm acuteness only experienced researchers can pull off. The evidence is becoming increasingly convincing: positive emotion has a measurable impact on our physiological parameters and physical...
As a counselor, I heard many clients say “I want to be happier, I truly do; I just don’t know what I need to do to get there”. We assume that there is one magic tool that will make us happy in all aspects of our life, but in reality we need to flip that triangle. It...
Mindset and the name Carol Dweck are synonymous. Psychologist Carol Dweck has been researcher and developing ways to use mindset in many areas of psychology. As a psychologist, researcher, professor program developer and author, Carol Dweck has exclusively focused on...
CORE VIRTUE – TEMPERANCE – Protecting against excess I. Forgiveness and Mercy: This strength involves forgiving those who have wronged or offended us. Forgiveness entails accepting the shortcomings of others, giving people a second chance, and putting...
CORE VIRTUE – JUSTICE – Healthy community life I. Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork]: Citizenship involves working as a member of a group for the common good. People with this strength are loyal to the organizations of which they are ...