How Telling People To Cheer Up Can Be A Form Of 'Toxic Positivity'
How Telling People To Cheer Up Can Be A Form Of 'Toxic Positivity'

Some people are committed to looking on the bright side of every situation, no matter how grim.

But according to HuffPost, that same healthy mindset can sometimes go too far, devolving into something called 'toxic positivity.'

It’s the belief that if we ignore difficult emotions and the parts of our life that aren’t working as well, we’ll be much happier.” Heather Monroe, LCSW Director of Program Development, Newport Institute.