PERMA

Not a new product from L'Oreal, but rather an acronym defining, according to Dr. Martin Seligman in his new book Flourish, the five crucial elements of well being.

                                                                                 PERMA–My New Mantra

Meaning of life 32:2010

Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment.

Apparently, he is no longer happy (ironic isn't it) with the theories he put forth in his last book "Authentic Happiness."

Thinking I was happy, until I read that I might not be happy, made me very unhappy. 

For example, Dr. Seligman suggests setting goals and monitering progress. Then, he says, moniter how much time you spend pursuing the goals and what you actually accomplished. 

Losing 10 pounds immediately comes to mind. 

Question your goals, he suggests.

Okay, lose 5 pounds.

See, it works, I'm happier now.

 

 

 

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