In other articles we have talked about the importance of accepting emotions, whether positive or negative, to end the obligation to be happy, however, I think it is also important to know all the tools that can help us increase our satisfaction and well-being. One of these tools is Martin Seligman’s PERMA model.
Did you know that by increasing the quality and quantity of 5 specific factors, your level of well-being can change dramatically?It sounds amazing, but Seligman has developed this model for this purpose. Let’s find out what it is and how it can be. Put it into practice so you can see for yourself whether it’s worth it or not.
- The PERMA model.
- Also called welfare theory.
- Is a theory of forced choice developed by Martin Seligman.
- Considered the father of positive psychology.
- And consists of a description of what people freely choose to be happier.
It seems that this model is an extension of the model to three paths of happiness, according to this model, Seligman considered that there were three ways to start the path of happiness, as we will see, are very similar to the factors of the PERMA model.
PERMA is an acronym of the 5 factors on which this theory is based, and that we will now see in more detail, work and develop each of them will help to increase the levels of optimism, motivation and satisfaction, however, these elements or factors must meet the following conditions:
As Seligman says, not everyone should work the same way and development work should never be an obligation, we need to be more committed to those with whom we feel most identified, he explains that this model is a simple description of what happy people do. , but never a recipe.
“Happiness is not something that is ready. Dalai Lama?
It consists of increasing positive emotions, not to camouflage negative emotions, but to be used as tools to overcome them.
Positive emotions allow us to feel satisfied with life and to be able to stay positive despite adverse circumstances. Examples include: love, tranquility, fullness, pleasure?
“Happy people can better manage pain and make better health and safety decisions when threatened. Also, can positive emotions cancel negative emotions?Martin Seligman?”
It is a covenant that we must make with ourselves, with our power and our strengths, to achieve harmony and enter into a state of flow or activation.
This state of flow or flow feeling is what we normally get when we get involved in activities, focus on them and really experience some kind of ‘downtime’, so it’s about getting involved in finding activities that take us to flow states.
“The flow state is hard to reach effortlessly. The flow is not a “waste of time”. ? Mih-ly Csakszentmih-ly?
As social beings, social relations are one of the irreplaceable sources of well-being and satisfaction, as they are a source of support and protection.
Having satisfactory relationships is necessary for good development, so should we take care of the relationship with family, friends, colleagues?Within this factor, which involves improving social relationships, we must also include improving our social skills and tools.
It’s about finding meaning and meaning to life that goes beyond our own individual goals, which goes beyond ourselves. What can I give the world?
In this way, all our goals, objectives and achievements will have a much more transcendental background that will give them great social and moral value.
“Just as the good life is something that goes beyond pleasant life, meaningful life goes beyond the good life. “Martin Seligman?
It is about setting goals that, as they are achieved, increase our sense of competence and our level of autonomy.
“Flowing in life occurs when our greatest abilities correspond exactly to the challenges we face. “Martin Seligman?
To work the module of positive emotions, we can exercise to imagine a situation capable of generating these positive emotions.
In the case of engagement, the most effective thing is to make a list of the activities that usually make us enter and then commit to carry out weekly, monthly or annual (depending on the possibility of doing so) the activities that allow us to circulate. .
To improve social relationships the first thing to do is to see how they do, so exploring the quantity and quality of our relationships will give us clues about what requires more attention and work.
A good way to make sense of our lives is to ask and answer simple questions every day, such as: what is my role in the world?Can I improve the way I am in the world?By responding to ourselves, these responses are likely to awaken our desire to participate in meaningful activities.
Being aware of our accomplishments, however small, is a great way to feel accomplished and motivated, which encourages us to continue setting goals and strive to achieve them.
As you can see, this is an easy-to-follow model with many important benefits, now it’s up to you to put it into practice and discover them for yourself. And you remember?
“True happiness lies in raising your own level, not comparing yourself to others. “Martin Seligman?
Work on yourself and appreciate the benefits.