Despite what you've seen and read on the 'Gram, not all vibes are good vibes. But that kind of statement is an easy example of toxic positivity phrases. "Toxic positivity is the belief that thinking, ...

“Smile!” Chances are you’ve been told that once or twice (or a million times!) in your life. You’ve probably even admonished yourself to do just that when you’ve found yourself in a blue mood. While ...

A positive outlook can lower stress, boost immunity, and even improve heart health, according to the Mayo Clinic. But experts ...

Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career ...

Having a positive outlook is good, but you can’t be positive all the time. Suppressing or invalidating negative emotions may lead to toxic positivity -- which isn't as helpful as you think. Joshua Cox ...

Whitney Goodman’s 'Toxic Positivity' challenges the pressure to stay cheerful at all costs. This article distils ten lessons on validation, grief, boundaries and emotional honesty, showing how forced ...

Although it can be helpful to look on the bright side when facing challenges, Dowd says, not coping with negative feelings in a healthy way in the moment can lead to those feelings "resurfacing later ...

I love a good gratitude list, but sometimes it’s freeing to simply admit that you’re going through it. That’s especially important to remember as we rounding the last corner on a pretty objectively ...

Have you ever hired a manager who remained relentlessly cheery despite real, worrying challenges in the business? Did this person expect their team to maintain a constant smile? Have you yourself ever ...

If you've been dealing with difficult emotions and certain people keep telling you to be positive in response, it can actually have the opposite effect. This type of reaction can be especially ...

Positivity involves things like gratitude, optimism, and positive reappraisal. You may have heard that positivity is good for well-being. On the flip side, maybe you’ve felt annoyed, angry, or ...