Mindfulness interventions have been linked to an increase in momentary experiences of happiness and increased ability to find joy in daily activities.

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Positive emotions refer to general experiences of happiness and satisfaction with one's life. This element of the PERMA model can only be measured subjectively.

Positive Emotions in PERMA Model

Positive affect refers to one's experiences of pleasant or happy emotions on  a frequent basis.

Positive Affect in Diener's Model of Subjective Well-Being

Geschwind, N., Peeters, F., Drukker, M., van Os, J., & Wichers, M. (2011). Mindfulness training increases momentary positive emotions and reward experience in adults vulnerable to depression: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 79(5), 618–628. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024595

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