Hallo P-assengers! How’s your day? I hope you are all constantly feeling well. Finally, we are meeting again. Yay! So, now we come back with a new article, and we will discuss the definition of toxic positivity. Follow the article until the end, ya!
Okay, P-assengers, toxic positivity is usually interpreted as a condition when someone demands others to think and act positively and reject negative emotions. Usually, people often give advice that seems positive, but actually, it is negative. When you push your feeling with positive thinking and reject the negative for they want to move on, it’s finally force, making you feel burdened and guilty. There are also signs that people are stuck in toxic positivity include, including hiding their feelings that are being handled, avoiding or let their trouble, feeling guilty when feeling negative emotions, always saying a sentence that blames people who are in a situation, often accompanied by statements that seem dismissive, etc.
Toxic positivity is dangerous, and risks include; ignoring actual harm, demeaning a loss, isolation, and stigma, communication issues, low self-esteem. Yes, P-assengers, that’s so dangerous. But, don’t panic because I will tell you some tips. First, you have to recognize negative emotions, feel and manage those emotions. Second, trying to identify emotions rather than avoid them. Third, solve comparing problems. Fourth, you need and have to talk with trusted people so that you will feel light. That’s some tips from us.
P-assengers, you have to remember that we are all are human. Humans are flawed. It’s okay if we get negative emotions like jealousy, anger, resentment, and greed. We have our color in our life. So, P-assengers, that’s it all about toxic positivity. See you in the following article, ya!
References:
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/toxic-positivity#avoiding-toxic-positivity
- https://www.alodokter.com/mengenal-lebih-jauh-tentang-toxic-positivity
- https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/
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