The new domains of positive psychology and coaching psychology have taught us much about what it takes to be at our best with respect to health, well-being, and performance at home and work.

I organized five science-based areas of health and well-being into the DNA metaphor to show that they are all vital and they depend upon each other.

Without supportive relationships it’s hard to engage and develop our strengths. We need physical energy to nurture our relationships and our relationships energize us. We need meaning to reach the highest level of positive emotions (happiness and life satisfaction). Engaging our strengths generates positive emotions. Positive emotions give us energy and help our relationships flourish. You get the picture.