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.

“Good vibes only” is a catchy phrase often thrown around and happily accepted outside the workplace, but when it’s used in a professional setting, you should take note. To promote optimism, some ...

Despite what you've seen and read on the 'Gram, not all vibes are good vibes. But that kind of statement is an easy example of toxic positivity phrases. "Toxic positivity is the belief that thinking, ...

When we hear the term tragic optimism, it sounds oxymoronic, but it may be the best way to approach our complex lives in a world that seems to present itself in an as contradictory and confusing way ...

Positive thinking is a great goal, but toxic positivity goes beyond having an optimistic outlook. As you may already know, it refers to believing that no matter what challenges and losses life throws ...

Fall is a perfect time for a personal check-in, so board certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins TODAY to break down how to nurture happiness in everyday life. She shares tips on basking in smaller ...

When we mindlessly scroll through a social media app, such as Instagram or TikTok, we come across posts that say “Be positive” or “Good vibes only” which appear optimistic. It is hard to pinpoint one ...

If you’ve ever gone through a difficult time (a breakup, a job loss), you’ve probably heard some of these phrases ad nauseam from friends and family. People who say them no doubt have good intentions; ...

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 ...

Full disclosure: We're negative about people who think positive. And that goes double for people at work. The manager is a maniac? The positive people don't notice. The company is going under? The ...