# Tracking Happiness with a Researcher Mindset | PERMA Model
> Learn how to apply the PERMA model and a researcher mindset to achieve stable happiness through small habits and intentional actions.

Tags: happiness-science, perma-model, personal-growth, psychology, well-being, daily-habits, mental-health
## My Journey to a Happier Self
- Focus: Applying a researcher mindset to daily life to achieve emotional stability.

## Introduction: Context & Goals
- Problem: Daily life felt repetitive despite a meaningful internship.
- Goal: Achieve stable happiness through intentional psychological principles.

## Theoretical Framework: PERMA Model
- **Positive Emotion**: Joy, gratitude, serenity.
- **Engagement**: Flow and absorption.
- **Relationships**: Connection and social support.
- **Meaning**: Purpose beyond oneself.
- **Accomplishment**: Achieving mastery.

## Baseline Happiness Data
- Initial scores averaged 6.5/10 across most dimensions.
- 'Meaning' was the highest baseline at 7.5.
- Conclusion: Happiness existed but remained unstable.

## Happiness Experiment interventions
- **Positive Emotion**: Mindful lunch breaks.
- **Engagement**: Robotics (SO101 robot) and customization.
- **Relationships**: Active social lunches.
- **Meaning**: Career exploration.
- **Accomplishment**: Basketball practice.

## Results and Quantitative Impact
- **Mood**: Shifted from unstable to stable.
- **Engagement**: Saw the highest leap (from 6.5 up to 8.5) due to robotics and sports.
- **Stress**: Faster recovery times noted post-experiment.

## Reflection & Key Takeaway
- Consistency is more important than intensity.
- Stability increased by reducing dependence on external validation.
- Barriers included physical tiredness and time constraints.
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