What is well-being?

Well-being is about the pleasant life, where there is room to enjoy and for pleasure;

It is about the good life, where there is commitment with work, hobbies and relationships;

It is about the meaningful life, which is not only about you, but also about something bigger than you, a spiritual goal and altruism: taking care of other people;

It is is about having positive relationships;

And well-being is about accomplishment: to pursue success, accomplishment, winning, achievement and mastery for your own sake.

For more information see Bannink’s book 201 Positive Psychology Applications, and its Turkish and Farsi translations.

Fredrike is member of the Advisory Board of the Blue Zone Festival in the Netherlands.