Personal Wellbeing
Explore the PERMA-H/V Dimensions of Flourishing
What is Personal Wellbeing?
Personal wellbeing is more than just the absence of illness or distress—it's about truly flourishing in life. The PERMA-H/V model, developed by positive psychology pioneer Dr. Martin Seligman and extended by researchers worldwide, identifies the core dimensions that contribute to authentic happiness and lasting fulfillment.
This evidence-based framework helps us understand and cultivate the building blocks of a life well-lived. The original PERMA model has been extended by some researchers to include Health (PERMAH) and by others to include Vitality or environment (PERMAV). We integrate these as one dimension—Health/Vitality—recognizing that physical wellbeing and environmental connection are deeply intertwined. Together, these six dimensions create a comprehensive picture of what it means to thrive.
💬 The Power of One Question at a Time
Think about how a simple question can shift your entire day: "What brought you genuine joy this morning?" or "When did you last feel completely absorbed in what you were doing?"
Wellbeing isn't built through lectures or lists—it's discovered through reflection and connection. FlourishTalk brings the six PERMA-H/V dimensions to life, helping you explore what truly matters for your flourishing one thoughtful conversation at a time.
😊 Positive Emotions
Experiencing joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe, and love
🎯 Engagement
Being fully absorbed in activities, experiencing "flow" states where time seems to disappear
🤝 Relationships
Building meaningful connections, experiencing belonging, and giving and receiving support
🎨 Meaning
Having a sense of purpose, belonging to something bigger than yourself
🏆 Accomplishment
Achieving goals, mastering skills, and experiencing a sense of competence
💪🌳 Health/Vitality
Maintaining physical vitality through nutrition, exercise, and sleep, while connecting with nature and creating supportive environments
Who Benefits from Personal Wellbeing Conversations?
Everyone. These questions are designed for anyone seeking to:
- Understand what makes life truly worth living
- Identify and build on their existing strengths
- Develop greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Create more intentional habits around wellbeing
- Navigate life transitions with resilience
- Deepen their capacity for joy and fulfillment
- Build stronger, more meaningful relationships
- Live with greater purpose and authenticity
Why Personal Wellbeing Matters
Research consistently shows that wellbeing isn't just about feeling good—it has profound impacts across all areas of life:
📊 The Evidence
Studies demonstrate that people who cultivate the PERMA dimensions experience:
- Better physical health and longer lifespans when positive emotions and social connections are strong
- Stronger immune systems associated with optimism and positive emotional states
- Greater creativity and problem-solving ability when experiencing flow and engagement
- More resilience in facing challenges through meaningful relationships and sense of purpose
- Deeper, more satisfying relationships that contribute to overall life satisfaction
- Higher performance at work and in learning when experiencing engagement and accomplishment
- Greater life satisfaction and reduced depression across all PERMA-H/V dimensions
Perhaps most importantly, wellbeing is learnable. It's not just about genetics or circumstances—the intentional cultivation of these dimensions can significantly enhance your quality of life.
How FlourishTalk Facilitates Wellbeing Conversations
FlourishTalk provides thoughtfully crafted questions across all six PERMA-H/V dimensions, designed to:
Promote Deep Self-Reflection: Questions that help you pause and truly examine what brings you fulfillment, what drains your energy, and where you might want to grow.
Spark Meaningful Dialogue: Use these questions with friends, partners, family members, or mentors to go beyond surface-level conversation and truly understand each other.
Guide Personal Growth: Track your insights over time through journaling, noticing patterns and celebrating progress in your wellbeing journey.
Bridge Research and Life: Each question is grounded in positive psychology research but phrased in accessible, human language that invites authentic exploration.
Explore All Six Wellbeing Dimensions
Ready to Explore Your Wellbeing?
Begin meaningful conversations about what matters most—one question at a time