211. The problem with 'toxic' positivity

The Psychology of your 20s

Today on the podcast we are talking about toxic positivity and the problem with always being positive and putting a fluffy, warm, positive spin on things. Often our unrealistic optimism comes from a good place and our desire to be happy all the time but any person knows that isn't always possible. We break down:

• The reason we gravitate towards toxic positivity
• What toxic positivity looks like
• The impact of wellness and self help content
• The consequences for our mental health
• The consequences for our emotional intelligence
• Why people who accept negative emotions are ACTUALLY happier
• How to practice emotional acceptance and healthy positivity

All of that and so much more, listen now!

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