What is ‘toxic positivity’ and how to avoid it

Not everyone will agree but many believe that true happiness and positivity lies in acknowledging the trials and tribulations of life. Without an in depth understanding of suffering and sadness, it is almost impossible to recognize contentment and joy. While there is no harm in being happy and seeking the simple pleasures of life, there is a serious problem if you just live in the bubble of positivity, ignorant of the reality that exists around you.

As we all currently live in an era of digital media, we’re very much aware of the negativity that goes around in the virtual world and have also raised concerns over it. However, what has missed our eye is a ‘toxic form of positivity’ that goes around, which is also very likely to ruin our mental health. In order to help you understand more about the same, here’s everything you need to know about ‘toxic positivity’.

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Being positive is the best way to take care of your physical and mental health. It helps you become a better person and also encourages you to have a positive outlook on life, provided that you’re also acknowledging the things that have negatively affected your life.

Therefore, when it comes to ‘toxic positivity’, it is not exactly the same as being positive. While being healthily positive also stresses on the acceptance of one’s emotional pain and difficulty in life, ‘toxic positivity’ is like a pretense where one feels the need to be happy all the time, even though they’re not.

Problems are a part of our lives and dealing with it gives us a sense of satisfaction and achievement. However, indulging in toxic positivity will only assist you towards happiness that you probably didn’t earn. Ignoring your emotional needs and disregarding your mental health by only adopting a positive vibe can become tormenting in the long run.

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Considering the raging effects of the current pandemic on the lives of people, many have chosen to take the path of ‘toxic positivity’. Besides giving an impression of a dual reality that is seemingly satisfying, it has made people ignorant of the reality –which may seem positive for a period of time but can be highly disrupting in the long run.

In addition to that, social media and internet has also done its share of damage. With overly exaggerated posts of positivity circulating in the digital arena, many young minds find it extremely empowering. However, what they fail to see is that they’re being swayed away from facing the reality and dealing with them efficiently.

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The only solution lies in acknowledging your problems and discussing the root of it all. Think of the times when it feels good to talk about your emotions and your deepest darkest secrets. It’s the same when it comes to dealing with problems. While being positive and having a positive outlook is life is always a plus, ignoring the roots of your negativity and covering it up with excessive positivity can be harmful.

That being said, be positive, but do not let it govern your ways of dealing with your problems. Synchronize the two and wait for it to unfold on its own.

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