Toxic positivity hinges on the failure to acknowledge or accept someone’s negative emotions. A few examples include: • Statement: “I don’t know if I can have a relationship with my sister ...

promoting toxic positivity can affect the psychological safety of your employees – even when it’s well-intentioned. Here are some ways to stop perpetuating excessive optimism and face negative ...

Toxic positivity can end up making you feel like ... it may be mentally and physically draining to put on a happy face in front of your boss and pretend everything is fine. No one wants to be ...

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Operation Smile, a worldwide children's medical charity dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults, honored Mario López at its 7th Annual Smile Gala at the ...

How a simple line drawing of a smiley face became a global shorthand for brands to connect ... The world needed an injection of positivity to counter dystopian visions of the future. In 1972, Smiley ...

A psychology professor debunks Rhonda Byrne’s world-bestselling book and film – and her theory of personal success through a magical connection with the universe. Call them pet peeves, call ...

Did you know that the inventor of the smiley face only made $45 for the design? The WGN Morning News team also discusses actor Laurence Olivier’s prosthetic nose and the Johnny and Joan ...

If you're using toxic positivity against yourself, Goodman suggests remembering it's OK if you're upset about something. It's valid if something annoys you.