"Think positive!" Screw that, say mental health experts. If you constantly push away negative thoughts and feelings, you're likely to only make things even harder for yourself. Psychologists say the ...

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 ...

Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career ...

Positivity involves things like gratitude, optimism, and positive reappraisal. You may have heard that positivity is good for well-being. On the flip side, maybe you’ve felt annoyed, angry, or ...

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.

1. "It could always be worse." This one tops Elbalghiti-Williams' list of phrases to ditch."Pressuring ourselves and others to feel grateful for what we have reinforces the belief that our problems ...

Toxic positivity can sound like a confusing phrase at first: After all, positivity is supposed to be positive, right? However, just like even something as innocent and healthy-sounding as jogging can ...

Sometimes it seems like we are a culture addicted to happiness. Social media news feeds are filled with #GoodVibesOnly tweets, self-help books brainwash us to the power of limitless optimism, and good ...

A former Wayfarer Studios employee called Justin Baldoni out for his “toxic positivity,” claiming his charitable efforts and actions in the workplace “felt phony.” During a new interview with the Los ...

Having a positive outlook is good, but you can’t be positive all the time. Suppressing or invalidating negative emotions may lead to toxic positivity -- which isn't as helpful as you think. Joshua Cox ...