Assumption 3: The 'Good Life' is Achievable
Seligman identified three dimensions of happiness that lead to the good life. The pleasant life comes from positive emotions about past, present, and future. The good life emerges from activities that completely absorb and engage you.
The meaningful life develops from living for something bigger than yourself. To achieve this, you need positive connections with others, positive individual traits, and life regulation qualities.
Flow state, developed by Csikszentmihalyi, exemplifies this assumption. It's that magical moment when you're completely engaged in an activity - think gaming, sports, or creative work. You achieve flow when there's perfect balance between challenge level and your skills.
Personal Check: What activities make you lose track of time because you're so absorbed in them?