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Show Notes
“Good vibes only”, “Everything happens for a reason”, “When life gives you lemons..." You’ve almost certainly been told these mantras at some point in your life, whether in a professional or personal context.
Toxic positivity is a belief that people should maintain a positive mindset no matter how difficult their situation is. Though they might seem comforting and well-intentioned, experts have suggested forcing positivity may actually do more harm than good to a person facing a difficult situation.
Why doesn't this kind of positivity work? What can you do to avoid toxic positivity? How can you express negative feelings? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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