Toxic positivity is the practice of insisting on a positive outlook no matter what the circumstances are.
It is the idea that you should always be happy and upbeat, even when things are difficult or challenging. While having a positive attitude can be helpful, toxic positivity can be harmful because it:
- Invalidates negative emotions: It suggests that feeling sad, angry, or frustrated is wrong or weak – it isn’t, and bottling those feelings either way can cause illness and disease.
- Creates unrealistic expectations: It can lead to feelings of guilt or shame when you don’t feel happy all the time – life is balanced with happy comes sad, with like comes dislike.
- Hinders healing: It can prevent people from processing and dealing with difficult emotions, which is essential for healing and moving forward with holistic health.
Remember: It is important to acknowledge and accept all emotions, both positive and negative.
Sometimes, it’s okay to feel sad or angry, it is perfectly normal and healthy. By allowing yourself to experience these emotions, you can better understand and cope with them.
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