4 Tips for Dealing With Toxic Positivity

Toxic positivity is where well-meaning optimism can turn harmful.

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Encouraging words offered carelessly can leave someone feeling ignored and invalidated

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Try these 4 tips to stay upbeat without letting anyone down!

Allow for Negativity

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Master Your Self-Talk

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Sympathy First

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Ask for What You Need

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4 Tips for Dealing With Toxic Positivity

Toxic positivity is where well-meaning optimism can turn harmful.

Encouraging words offered carelessly can leave someone feeling ignored and invalidated

Try these 4 tips to stay upbeat without letting anyone down!

Allow for Negativity

1

Optimism doesn't mean "no bad vibes." Healthy people need both.

Master Your Self-Talk

2

Give yourself positive affirmations, without denying the bad stuff

Sympathy First

3

Listen to the other person. Don't try to "solve" their problem

Ask for What You Need

4

Don't be afraid to point out others' toxic positivity, and ask for what you need

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