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489. Is “Toxic Positivity” a Thing?

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Toxic Positivity - Wise Words, Twist

We asked listeners to tweat us their views on the benefits and detriments of a positive mind set. Ats, hendrick evenson writes that existence of robust optimism appears to be related to an exaggerated sense of control. And finally, at twist fromh rights, expect the best, prepare for the worst. It's more work than having blind faith that everything will work out.

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