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; ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Providing provocative views on racism, pop culture, and mental health. Unlike a genuinely positive outlook, toxic positivity makes ...

Positivity involves things like gratitude, optimism, and positive reappraisal. You may have heard that positivity is good for well-being. On the flip side, maybe you’ve felt annoyed, angry, or ...

At some point in your life, you’ve probably read or heard about the importance of being positive and always focusing on the bright side. But being positive all the time might not be the best approach ...

Being someone who says 'yes' and who has a sunny demeanour can only be a good thing. Or is it? Describing a positive person usually conjures up an image of someone who is buoyant, optimistic, and who ...

You can make as many plans as you want in life, but life might have different ones in store for you. And when that happens, what we need is our parents, family, and friends to be there for us, to help ...

Having a positive attitude and always looking on the bright side can be a good thing, but it turns toxic when it dismisses pain instead of easing it. Rather than encouragement, it becomes invalidation ...

While everyone needs a little pep-me-up from time to time, not everyone is looking forward to straight-up poster positivity, every single time. There are days when you want to just vent and whine ...

"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it." Rocky ...

A series of scandals, whistleblowing cases and public testimonies by employees at these companies illustrate what can go wrong when bosses oversell the good times and their positivity turns toxic. At ...