Ep. 177: Toxic Positivity

We all know someone whose negativity borders on toxic, but have you ever heard of positivity turning sour? Toxic positivity seems like an oxymoron, but its more likely than you think. When you ignore the negatives that are a part of life, you deny the full spectrum of the human experience. You can live a happy life while allowing yourself to see that things aren’t always perfect. Optimism doesn’t necessitate perpetual happiness.

Optimism isn’t happiness all the time [2:13]

Negative things exist whether you think about them or not [4:07]

Process negative emotions without judgement [7:02]

Allowing yourself to go through your feelings [7:56]

Living in joy vs. being happy [11:18]

Finding the balance [12:27]

Taking actionable steps in order to transform [18:33]

Developing discernment over blind trust [20:39]

You don’t have to be okay, you’re only human [22:43]

Practical pessimism [25:33]

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