What is Optimism? Toxic Positivity vs Empathy

This week Ashleigh and Katie are celebrating their 10th episode! Join as they discuss the difference between Optimism and Toxic Positivity and how a positive 'can-do' attitude can cause more harm that good. They share ways to identify Toxic Positivity, how to navigate it on either side of the coin, and some alternatives. Learn what people are doing to cultivate authenticity and live a more emotionally-balanced life. Is it a bad thing to be an optimist? Find out on this week's episode!

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Articles:

https://wellconnected.murad.com/the-1-trait-of-an-optimist-the-toxic-positivity-trend-taking-over-social-media-the-optimism-doctor-answers-all/

https://socialmediahq.com/social-media-has-a-toxic-positivity-problem/

https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/toxic-positivity.html

https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/mind/well-being/toxic-positivity

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28703602/

https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/mind/stress/real-life-mindfulness

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tired-of-being-told-cheer-up-the-problem-of-toxic-positivity-11635858001

https://leaf-caroline.medium.com/the-dangers-of-toxic-positivity-signs-of-gaslighting-tips-on-what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-is-1d9c9b30010b

https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a34338022/toxic-positivity-narcissism-psychologist-explains-ramani-durvasula/

https://www.slice.ca/optimism-vs-toxic-positivity-heres-how-to-know-the-difference/

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