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April 26, 2021 22 mins

A lot of research has been done to help us better understand wellbeing. What makes up wellbeing? Does everyone have access to it? How can we increase our experience of wellbeing and what factors might hinder our it?

In this episode, we talk about 9 building blocks of wellbeing that we can examine and adjust to help us experience more wellbeing and flourish. The 9 building blocks or pillars include the original 5 facets of the PERMA theory as well as an additional 4 areas that recent research has identified as important factors for wellbeing as well. These 9 pillars of wellbeing include - Positive emotions and experiences, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, Physical Health, Mindset, Environment, and Economic safety and stability.

Links and Resources from this Episode

Research study discussing PERMA and the 4 additional building blocks for wellbeing.

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