Toxic positivity

Toxic positivity is the overgeneralization of a happy, optimistic state resulting in the denial & invalidation of the authentic human emotional experience.

Toxic positivity is when positive thinking becomes a rule rather than an option. It's important to experience your emotions, including sadness, anger, frustration, fear, jealousy, regret, and grief. Shutting it out with "good vibes only" doesn't help anyone.

What is toxic positivity, and is it keeping you from exploring your true emotions? The wellness experts at Onsite break it down.

Toxic positivity is an attitude that demands happiness even in negative or difficult situations. Learn why this mindset can be harmful and what you can do instead.

Positivity is good for well-being as long as it is not used to avoid or suppress negative emotions either. Then, it becomes toxic positivity.

A quote from Dr. Susan David, who appeared on Dare to Lead with Brené Brown on March 8, 2021.

Toxic positivity imposes positive thinking as the only solution to problems, demanding that a person avoid negative thinking or expressing negative emotions. While being optimistic in situations is usually a good thing, there is a point where positivity can be something negative. We should always strive to see the best

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