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