Beware of TOXIC POSITIVITY
One of the cultural norms we saw exacerbated by the pandemic — and especially as we started to come out of it — is the overemphasis on and pressure to be positive.
You all remember those 2020 phrases:
"Oh, how wonderful you can be home and spend this time with your kids" or "It's so great how much more productive I can be now."
Don't get me wrong. We need to find joy and anchor on the positive aspects of our lives, especially during a crisis. But the pressure to be "fine" and have it together all of the time can lead to "toxic positivity."
WHAT IS "TOXIC POSITIVITY"?
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