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Toxic Positivity:
Discover what you value and follow it until the end, knowing that sometimes life is going to hurt and that’s what makes it worth living.
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Toxic Positivity:
Our culture has been obsessed with promoting happiness for centuries and it doesn’t seem to be working.
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Toxic Positivity:
…I’m encouraging you to opt out of the quest for happiness altogether. Focus on finding fulfillment, forging your own path, and living a life in line with your values.
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Toxic Positivity:
It’s a good idea to consistently check in with your values and how you’re living.
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Toxic Positivity:
One of the worst things about toxic positivity is that, when used in the wrong moments, it denies what we’re feeling and makes us feel worse.
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Toxic Positivity:
There is immense power in knowing when you need compassion and when you need a kick in the butt. Sometimes you need one and sometimes you need both.
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Toxic Positivity:
Validation is usually what we need during a difficult moment.
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Toxic Positivity:
All of us have things that we could work on or learn about ourselves to make us better partners, family members, friends, and coworkers.
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Toxic Positivity:
…eat the cookie. Watch the movie. Read the book. Not everything you do has to be about improving your health, your knowledge, your job, or your body. It’s OK to just be.
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Toxic Positivity:
…you are your ‘best self’ when you’re messing up and trying your best, setting boundaries and considering others, apologizing when needed, asking for help, and living life on your terms.
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