To successfully manage your well-being, you have to be able to measure it. One of the most common measures of well-being is the PERMAH framework developed by Dr. Martin Seligman, which categorizes wellbeing into six dimensions.
Working alongside Martin, Dr. Peggy Kern and Julie Butler created a measure of PERMAH that has been tested and validated by more than 16,000 people around the world. In 2012, Kern created a workplace version of this measure which has evolved to the PERMAH Workplace Survey.
When your well-being is out of balance, it can be hard to know exactly what is off and how to intervene. The PERMAH framework can be used as a tool to identify areas of well-being intervention or maximizing well-being strengths.
The six dimensions of the PERMAH framework are:
Positive Emotion
The right balance of heartfelt positivity to boost our resilience
Engagement
The regular development of our strengths - those things we're good at and enjoy doing
Relationships
the creation of authentic, energizing connections
Meaning
a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves
Accomplishment
the belief and ability to do the things that matter most of us
Health
eating well, moving regularly, sleeping deeply
If you are interested in participating in the survey, take PERMAH Survey online for access and instructions to this comprehensive resource, which includes the survey for getting a pulse on your personal well-being, a tool to build a plan for impacting your well-being, your personalized and confidential well-being report, and well-being resources and actions.
This survey is for personal use only and your responses and dashboard will be confidential.
Contact Kim Baker, Director of Wellness at bakerk7@nku.edu if you have questions, feedback or need assistance.
