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2. P = Positivity E = Engagement R = Relationships M = Meaning A = Achievement S* = Strengths *Added PERMA is the acronym used by Martin Seligman, one of the top researchers in positive psychology, for the ingredients of a flourishing life. Positive Psychology Sample r

3. From Languishing to Flourishing 14.1% Depressed 12.1% Languishing 17.2% Flourishing 56.6% Moderate

4. By Fluxx We are in control of our happiness! 50% is our genetic “set point”- our general disposition - what we are born with. 40% we can change by changing how our brain is wired for happiness. Only 10% is life, work and circumstances

5. P ositive Emotion Experiencing Optimism, Happiness, Joy, Hope, Love, Gratitude, Savoring, Kindness, Zest. By Humayun360

6. Establish a Positive Organizational Culture

7. In small groups or dyads, come up with one idea to make your workplace more fun, creative, enjoyable and positive. CO-SHRM:

8. By Igor Mitschka E ngagement and Flow Using our strengths to meet challenges; a sense of being so blissfully absorbed in what we are doing that we lose track of time.

9. Flow Flow is the “sweet spot” between ability and challenge, boredom and anxiety. “Doin’ the Jackson Pollock thing... ”

10. Training Driving Traveling Circulating Joining Organizing Designing Delivering Producing Counseling Relating Belonging Directing Facilitating Coordinating Creating Managing Calculating Selling Meeting Greeting Educating Discussing Changing Finding Engagement and Flow in Work

11. In a small group, or dyad, discuss: How you will support your employees to get and stay “engaged” - finding flow at work on an ongoing basis? COSHRM:

12. As humans, we are “social beings” and good work relationships are core to the well-being of an organization. Time and again, we see that people who have meaningful, positive relationships with others at work are happier and more productive than those who do not. R elationships

13. Make a commitment to step away from the keyboard and do one thing each day to “tend and befriend” a new or existing work relationship: Offer a sincere compliment Express gratitude Do a small favor Share lunch or coffee Make eye contact Shake hands Smile! Nurture Relationships at Work!

14. In a small (but different) group, discuss your ideas to foster good connections and nurture relationships at work in order to bolster connections with peers and others. CO-SHRM:

15. M eaning and Purpose Feeling that work has meaning and connecting to one’s purpose. Something that is beyond the self and, ideally, has a positive impact on others. By Snap® from Kuwait, Kuwait (The world of water)

16. Make the Connection to Meaningful Work Connection to the end product/beneficiaries. Connection and support towards each other. Connection with mission, vision and organizational identity.

17. CO-SHRM: Find Your Meaning & Professional Purpose: Who are you? What do you love to do? Who do you do it for? What do they want and need? How do they change as a result? How can you help others find their meaning and purpose?

18. Accomplishing goals; experiencing good results and/or success. A ccomplishments

19. Understanding Motivation, Achievement & Accomplishments Achievement in positive psychology and wellbeing can be more about taking steps forward, and seeing these as accomplishments and is less on the goal itself.

20. In a small group or dyad, discuss how you can acknowledge the large and small accomplishments of your colleagues and employees. What types of creative (even silly) award ideas can you come up with?

21. S trengths The VIA Classification of Character Strengths is comprised of 24 character strengths that fall under six broad virtue categories: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance and transcendence. They are morally and universally valued, encompass our capacities for helping ourselves and others and produce positive effects when we express them. By Denis Sklyarskiy

22. VIA Classification of Character Strengths Focus On Strengths Find ways to use your strengths to your best advantage. Give weaknesses a rest!

23. Discussion: In your work group or organization, how do you use your strengths? How do you nurture the strengths in others? “How High Is Your XQ”? CO-SHRM

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