Toxic positivity simply means extreme positive thinking that leads to the masking of real life problems. In a workplace, showing negative emotions is considered verboten. As a result, everyone tends ...

At some point in your life, you’ve probably read or heard about the importance of being positive and always focusing on the bright side. But being positive all the time might not be the best approach ...

I love a good gratitude list, but sometimes it’s freeing to simply admit that you’re going through it. That’s especially important to remember as we rounding the last corner on a pretty objectively ...

There is an essential place in our lives for anger, sadness, guilt, grief, and a host of other “negative” emotions when they’re experienced in the right proportions. “Negative emotions,” like envy, ...

Sometimes, in our quest to stay upbeat, we forget that life is a mix of highs and lows. We might unintentionally drown out genuine emotions with an unyielding stream of cheer. Here are 15 signs that ...

I was recently texting with a friend when he paused for a moment before writing back: Him: “Full disclosure here. I’m having a biopsy next week for a growth on my bladder.” Me: “Thanks for telling me.

In covert narcissism, toxic positivity serves an important function of escape/avoidance where vulnerable emotions and conflict are minimized and downplayed.

As the above quote from Robert Frost suggests, and as Carl Jung described, recognizing, being present with, accepting, and making peace with the darkness inside each of us—including distressing and ...

Thousands of structures have been damaged in the fires that have besieged Los Angeles. Which means you likely know someone (or several people) who has experienced the loss of their home and beloved ...

You can make as many plans as you want in life, but life might have different ones in store for you. And when that happens, what we need is our parents, family, and friends to be there for us, to help ...