The PERMA Model: 5 Elements for a More Balanced and Fulfilling Life

🌿 The PERMA Model: Five Elements of a More Balanced and Fulfilling Life

By Amal Hamed – Mental Health Specialist

You don’t have to feel happy all the time to live well. Sadness and stress are natural experiences, and small daily habits can help us build greater meaning and well-being. 💚

Psychologist Martin Seligman developed the PERMA model, which identifies five elements of well-being:

🌸 P | Positive Emotions
Make room for joy, gratitude, and calm without ignoring difficult feelings.
✍️ Each evening, write down three small things you appreciated.

🎨 E | Engagement
Spend time doing something that captures your attention and allows you to become absorbed in the experience—such as drawing, reading, or gardening.
✍️ Start with ten minutes of an activity you enjoy.

🤝 R | Positive Relationships
Relationships built on respect, support, and attentive listening help us feel connected and valued.
✍️ Reach out to someone you feel comfortable with and listen with care.

🌱 M | Meaning
Ask yourself: “What makes my day feel worthwhile?” Meaning may come from raising your children, helping others, or doing work you believe in.
✍️ Take one small action that reflects a value you care about.

🎯 A | Accomplishment
An achievement can be a small step toward a goal, a new skill, or a task you finally complete.
✍️ Choose a realistic goal and recognize your progress without comparing yourself to others.

💬 Which of these five elements needs more of your attention right now?

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