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How Can You Tell When Positivity Is Toxic?
There are lots of signs when it’s not genuine.
The concept of positivity has gotten a bad reputation because of toxic positivity.
What is toxic positivity? It’s a form of unnatural, forced positivity. It can also be a gross misinterpretation of the concept of the power of positive thinking, the Law of Attraction, and the like.
At its core, toxic positivity is the notion of absolute, no-holds-barred, no-other-options positivity. The idea is that an utterly positive attitude, approach, and positioning is the best way to get, create, or manifest whatever it is you desire.
This has given genuine positivity — which is empowering — a bad reputation. Toxic positivity tends to be very Pollyanna-ish and fraught with blinders and rose-colored glasses that defy, ignore, and disregard the world around you.
Recognizing the toxic from the nontoxic can help you make more empowering choices and decisions to live life on your terms. In the current madness of the world, that’s incredibly huge and important for your overall health, wellness, and wellbeing.
How can you tell when positivity is toxic?
The first sign that positivity is toxic is when it’s applied with utter disregard…
