Welcome to PERMA-K Journey, where we explore the intersection of work and wellness. Join us in discovering strategies for managing occupational stress, building resilience, and fostering healthy habits through engaging narratives.
PERMA-KAIZEN
JOURNEY
About Us
Navigating the Path to Resilience and Well-Being
At PERMA-K Journey, we are dedicated to sharing insights on occupational stress management and the importance of resilience. Our blog combines the PERMA Model from positive psychology with the Kaizen approach for continuous improvement, creating a framework for personal growth and overcoming life’s challenges.
This website serves a platform to find insightful articles that discuss the themes of what PERMA-K Journey is designed for. These include work-related stress, stories of resilience, history of workplace behavior/cultures, hobbies as a "playground" to improve well-being, and many more that look at both the problems and solutions. In the next section, there is a summary breakdown of what each section of this model stands for.
Foundation
The origins of PERMA-K Journey come from Positive Psychology. Psychology has gained a reputation since its beginning of studying what was wrong in the human mind and development people experience throughout their lives. Rather than continue that research, this field wants to understand what is great about the resiliency of the mind and focus on happy experiences. This is the essential core to PERMA-K Journey since it is serves as the groundwork for individuals to carve their own path led by their own motivations to find their sense of happiness.
PERMA-K Journey
P.E.R.M.A.
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P: Taking in the small and big moments that bring great Positive feelings during the best and worst of times.
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E: Instead of ruminating on what has gone wrong, forward thinkers are focused on Engaging with the present so they can build better tomorrows for themselves.
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R: They look around at their social circles, becoming grateful for the Relationships they have built with everyone they’ve come across.
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M: While some live day by day, others search for a deeper Meaning to their life. There is no definite value to these meanings, whether they be grand or average, it only matters to the chaser.
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A: During downtimes, people should take time to reflect on their past in order to praise their Accomplishments and Achievements
Kaizen
The world of wellness has many philosophies that influence how people approach their journeys for health improvements. In addition to PERMA, another philosophy that is part of this coaching style is Kaizen. Originating from Japan, the Kaizen philosophy is one that was made for work performance but its use can be universal. When looking at the translation of the work, kai (改 ) has rough translations as “improvement/change” and zen (善 ) is seen as either good in a virtuous or become better. When put together, kaizen is known as “continuous improvement,” where in essence this is the constant chase to keep bettering oneself.
Journey
Everyone’s story begins at birth, and the ending is at death, so there will always be chapters written in the meantime. What you do in between them is up to you, both the reader and writer. A classic format in writing these stories, as well as merging a concept from Positive Psychology, is the HERO’s journey. HERO in the context of PERMA-K is broken down into Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism. The purpose that HERO serves is that it is a guideline since it offers a plan to maintain Hope, provides self-development to improve one’s self-Efficacy, and all of this gets put together to create an Optimistic future for the journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about work-life balance, stress management strategies, and how to cultivate resilience for a healthier lifestyle.
Work & Stress Management
Understanding the dynamics of occupational stress is essential. Our articles cover effective strategies to manage stress in the workplace.
Building Resilience
Resilience is key to overcoming challenges. Explore our resources to strengthen your ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain mental well-being.
Healthy Habits & Hobbies
Discover how engaging in hobbies can foster healthy habits and contribute to your overall well-being. Our insights will guide you in making positive changes.
Get in Touch
Have a question or want to share your journey? Contact us, and we will gladly assist you on your path to wellness.