Positivity and Positive Thinking Are Not the Same

This is massively important to understanding empowerment.

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It is very easy to confuse positivity with positive thinking. They are not, however, at all the same.

Positive thinking is, frankly, one-dimensional. It is thought and thought alone, and lacking all other elements of conscious awareness.

Why does that matter? Because to practice mindfulness, and make any real use of positivity, you need to include more than just thought. You need feeling, intent, approach, and action, too.

What’s more, a great deal of toxic positivity comes from the idea of positive thinking being the end all be all. Since it’s only a single element of positivity, it can’t be.

Why does more go into positivity than just thought? Because thought alone cannot empower you.

Positivity vs toxic positivity

One of the key elements of positivity is that it can be an incredible tool for empowerment.

Empowerment comes from within. No matter what anyone else offers or sells you, they cannot empower you. You, and only you, can empower you.

How you empower yourself begins with active conscious awareness. Mindfulness. To be mindful, you need…