PositivelyIntegrate, Innovate,

Motivate!

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P = PositivityE = EngagementR = RelationshipsM = MeaningA = AchievementS* = 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 Sampler

From Languishing to Flourishing

14.1%Depressed

12.1%Languishing

17.2%Flourishing

56.6%Moderate

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

Positive Emotion

Experiencing Optimism,

Happiness, Joy, Hope,

Love, Gratitude,

Savoring,Kindness,

Zest. By Humayun360

Establish a Positive Organizational Culture

In small groups or dyads, come up with one idea to make

your workplace more fun, creative,

enjoyable and positive.

CO-SHRM:

By Igor Mitschka

Engagement 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.

Flow

Flow is the “sweet spot”between ability andchallenge, boredom

and anxiety.

“Doin’ the Jackson Pollock

thing . . .”

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

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:

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.

Relationships

Make a commitment to step awayfrom the keyboard and do one thingeach day to “tend and befriend” a newor existing work relationship:

Offer a sincere complimentExpress gratitudeDo a small favorShare lunch or coffeeMake eye contactShake handsSmile!

Nurture Relationships at Work!

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:

Meaning 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)

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.

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?

Accomplishing goals;

experiencing good results

and/or success.

Accomplishments

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.

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?

StrengthsThe 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

VIA Classification of Character Strengths

Focus On StrengthsFind ways to use your strengths to your

best advantage. Give weaknesses a rest!

Discussion:In your work group or organization, howdo you use your strengths? How do you

nurture the strengths in others?

“How High Is Your XQ”?

CO-SHRM

PositivelyLive, Thrive,

Flourish!

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