At the heart of positive psychology is the PERMA model of well-being, as developed by Professor Martin Seligman. The ‘E’ in PERMA, stands for ‘engagement’ and this vital component of authentic happiness is often referred to as ‘flow’. A key role within Positive Psychology Coaching can be to find and develop these life enhancing states of being. Think of a time when you have been absorbed in a task and wanted it to last forever, because you were enjoying it so much. You were probably experiencing feeling energised, focused and exhilarated. The happiness that comes with experiencing flow states is intrinsic and therefore within your control and such autonomy can lead to a longer lasting sense of fulfilment. So how do you know if you are in a state of flow? It is likely that the three following characteristics will be present.
Positive Psychology Coaching can help you identify your flow states and increasingly build them into your daily life. Learning to maximise states of flow can have a myriad of benefits, including;
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