The Architecture of a Fulfilling Life: A Guide to Personal Improvement

While Maslow's model helps diagnose what may be lacking, the field of Positive Psychology offers a prescriptive framework for proactively building a life of well-being. Developed by Dr. Martin Seligman, the PERMA+ model is a scientific theory of happiness that identifies the core, measurable elements of a flourishing life. It shifts the focus from merely alleviating deficits to actively cultivating the conditions for optimal human functioning.