Positivity fuels motivation and helps us cope, but too much of a good thing can turn harmful. It’s called toxic positivity.

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Generally, positivity is considered a good thing. However, there are situations where always looking for the positive creates a potentially negative, dangerous, and even self-destructive scenario.