What is toxic positivity, and are you a culprit of it?
- Date: 07-Jun-2021
- Source: The National
- Sector:Healthcare
- Country:Middle East
What is toxic positivity, and are you a culprit of it?
Self-help messages promoting positive thinking have never been more omnipresent. They are coming at us via audiobooks and podcasts, gratitude journals, affirmation apps, guided meditations and TED Talks. Even slogan tees and interior wall hangings are singing the commandments of the positive thinking movement.
For the most part, it is magnificent. Mainstreaming the notion that our mental health requires the same kind of active approach as our physical health not only transforms lives, but can also save them. But is there a dark side to good vibes only?