Spotting and Handling Toxic Positivity: Tips for Your Mental Health.
Hey there! So, positive thinking is awesome, right? But sometimes, it goes too far, becoming toxic positivity. Ever heard of it? It’s when we’re told to be positive no matter what life throws at us – even the tough stuff like financial problems, health issues, or breakups. Sounds a bit off, doesn’t it?
Unfortunately, toxic positivity can lead us to ignore real problems, brush off our emotions, and set unrealistic expectations that only make us feel worse. And guess what? It’s becoming more common these days.
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-chronicles-of-infertility/202312/beware-of-toxic-positivity
Hey there! So, positive thinking is awesome, right? But sometimes, it goes too far, becoming toxic positivity. Ever heard of it? It’s when we’re told to be positive no matter what life throws at us – even the tough stuff like financial problems, health issues, or breakups. Sounds a bit off, doesn’t it?
Unfortunately, toxic positivity can lead us to ignore real problems, brush off our emotions, and set unrealistic expectations that only make us feel worse. And guess what? It’s becoming more common these days.
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-chronicles-of-infertility/202312/beware-of-toxic-positivity
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