Is your optimism a mask for toxic positivity?
Experts explain how to avoid the pitfalls by identifying dismissive or destructive behaviors.
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Now, to be clear, toxic positivity isnt as simple as just being pleasant.
To wit, youre a person.
Youre not a millennial pink Good Vibes Only throw pillow.
licensed therapist and founder of theTherapy For Women Center
Sometimes things are terrible and its more effective to allow yourself or your loved ones to speak your truth.
If you bottle things up, well, it can cause realstress on the body and the mind.
So, how do you spot the differences between one and the other?
Keeping a facade of Everything is Awesome!
is going to make it all the more difficult toconnect with people.
By not showing your own emotions, youre acquainting people with a persona.
Likewise, others will take your quote-throwing cardboard, and will be turned off by yourlack of empathy.
Looking on the bright side isnt a fatal flaw.
The world is full of optimists and pessimists, a delicate balance of light and dark.
licensed therapist and founder of theTherapy For Women Center
What experts ask is that when youre looking for the silver lining, acknowledge that the cloudsactuallyexist.
Ultimately, the best way to spread positivity is by allowing peopleand yourselfa certain amount of compassion and catharsis.
So, how specifically do you stop toxic positivity from seeping into your life?
How To Avoid Toxic Positivity
1.
Just lead by example.
By modeling your genuine emotions, you help to break that pattern.
You have to experience all the emotions that are underneath to heal, Fox says.
You cant just put on a mask.
You have to experience all the emotions that are underneath to heal.
You cant just put on a mask.
and What do I need to give myself compassion on?
Were not a monolith, says Marie.
you could be grateful you have a job but also understand that its taxing you at this time.
And if youre feeling it inside, then take a stab at explain it to others.
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