This chapter explores the concept of toxic positivity, emphasizing the importance of accepting and sitting with negative or complex emotions rather than suppressing them. It discusses the value of integrating difficult emotions through healthy coping mechanisms and the significance of authentic human connection through moments of honesty and vulnerability.
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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