Toxic positivity hinges on the failure to acknowledge or accept someone’s negative emotions. A few examples include: • Statement: “I don’t know if I can have a relationship with my sister ...

promoting toxic positivity can affect the psychological safety of your employees – even when it’s well-intentioned. Here are some ways to stop perpetuating excessive optimism and face negative ...

Toxic positivity can end up making you feel like ... it may be mentally and physically draining to put on a happy face in front of your boss and pretend everything is fine. No one wants to be ...

This is an example of what has become known as ‘toxic positivity’ in popular culture, which can show up with our friends, parents, teachers and especially on social media. ‘Toxic positivity ...

“People need a place to release all that.” ‘Toxic positivity’ is another issue people who have been through cancer treatment commonly face and dealing with it head on can be extremely ...

Toxic positivity is the belief that one should always ... and my fault for letting myself feel down. Sometimes, when I face my traumas, all I need is a listening ear or an embrace to feel supported.

How a simple line drawing of a smiley face became a global shorthand for brands to connect ... The world needed an injection of positivity to counter dystopian visions of the future. In 1972, Smiley ...

A psychology professor debunks Rhonda Byrne’s world-bestselling book and film – and her theory of personal success through a magical connection with the universe. Call them pet peeves, call ...

If you're using toxic positivity against yourself, Goodman suggests remembering it's OK if you're upset about something. It's valid if something annoys you.