It is easy to think that wellbeing comes from fixing everything that is going wrong. When life feels difficult, we naturally look for what needs to change, the areas where we are falling short, or what we wish were different. But psychologist Martin Seligman offers another way of looking at wellbeing: rather than focusing only on what is missing, we...
Happiness and wellbeing can seem fleeting. We strive for them, yet they are often realised only in hindsight. Though most agree well-being is essential, our culture and competing priorities don't always align with experiencing it. Martin Seligman, a pioneer in positive psychology, put forth the PERMA model outlining five building blocks of human flourishing. PERMA provides a framework beyond just feeling...
What does it truly mean to live life to the fullest and flourish? This profound question has been contemplated for centuries, across cultures and philosophies. While there are no definitive answers, modern psychology provides a framework for breaking down the components of a deeply fulfilling human life. Flourishing is one of the most promising concepts illuminated through the field of positive...
