Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing growth mindset symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Growth Mindset
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to growth mindset:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside growth mindset treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter growth mindset
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against growth mindset
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite growth mindset
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing growth mindset
Signature Strengths and Growth Mindset
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust growth mindset intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Growth Mindset Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace growth mindset treatment — it complements it. Treating growth mindset removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.