Are You Flourishing? How to Stop Languishing and Reconnect with Joy

A flourishing life feels fulfilled and peaceful, with moments of true happiness lightening your load. In this episode, we'll explore how you can flourish more, even if you feel like you are languishing: apathetic, disengaged from life, stuck in a rut while life is passing you by. Starting with Dr. Martin Seligman’s PERMA model, we’ll add more core components and  take a look at how you can switch gears, break out of inertia and back into momentum with small changes, cultivating connection, meaning, positive relationships and moments of flow. In this episode:[00:01:34] Broaden perspective, seek positive experiences and emotions.[00:03:06] Positive character traits, relationships, and social engagement.[00:06:57] Positive aspirations, and why we find ourselves languishing.[00:10:14] Identifying stress, its sources, and its impact.[00:14:46] Economic insecurity can undermine your resilience.[00:17:53] Keep things fresh by embracing flexibility.[00:21:22] Finding engagement and moments of flow.[00:25:14] Continuing learning and personal development for growth.  PERMA +4Positive EmotionsEngagementRelationshipsMeaningAccomplishment Physical healthMindsetEnvironmentEconomic securityOther episodes to check out:Fostering Fun (with research insights from Sonia Lyubomirsky) https://3xlessstress.com/fostering-fun/The (Super)Power of Positivity https://3xlessstress.com/power-of-positivity/  Stress Busters + Happiness Boosters https://3xlessstress.com/stress-busters/Shine with Your Innate Strengths https://3xlessstress.com/strengths/Daily Habits to Build Happiness challenge developed by Shawn Achor https://3xlessstress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Happiness-Challenge-3x-tbl.pdfLearn more at happifiedlife.com or join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group. The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.  The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice.  It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production.  Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!