How to Avoid Toxic Positivity

Toxic positivity is an obsession with positive thinking. It is the belief that people should put a positive spin on all experiences, even those that are profoundly tragic.

Toxic positivity can silence negative emotions, demean grief, and make people feel under pressure to pretend to be happy even when they are struggling.

In some cases, it may be self-imposed. For example, a person may try to appear happy all the time by presenting everything in a positive light. However, it can also be external pressure, such as when people tell a person who is grieving to move on or to look for a positive in their loss.

Keep reading to learn more about toxic positivity, including the risks and dangers that come with it and how to avoid it.

Am I toxic?”

Are you asking yourself this question? Wondering whether or not you are problematic for the people around you?

Toxic is a word that’s thrown around a lot these days, but it can tough to figure out what it truly means and whether you are actually toxic.

So in this article, we’re going to explore 25 clear signs that you’re the toxic person in people’s lives.