Created with Sketch. 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 ...

Don’t worry," when in reality, everything is in shambles? That's another classic example of toxic positivity in the workplace. This seemingly benign phrase can feel like an unwelcome reminder ...

Toxic positivity in workplace culture is a serious strategic liability. Innovation and creativity in organizational culture ...

This is an example of what has become known as ‘toxic positivity’ in popular culture, which can show up with our friends, parents, teachers and especially on social media. ‘Toxic positivity ...

when you shared something upsetting? This is a classic example of toxic positivity. Such phrases, despite good intentions, can feel dismissive and alienating. They’re often used as conversation ...

Positive thinking is often touted as the key to success, but pretending to be perpetually happy leads to toxic positivity. The best self-care ideas for Mental Health Awareness Month “Toxic ...

Toxic positivity is based on the belief that a positive mindset is best and that regardless of what you’re going through, we should only have positive feelings in response to it. But no one ...

Former employees at Justin Baldoni’s company have accused him of performing “toxic positivity” and “evangelizing” his Baha’i faith in the workplace. The claims were published on ...

A former Wayfarer Studios employee called Justin Baldoni out for his “toxic positivity,” claiming his charitable efforts and actions in the workplace “felt phony.” During a new interview ...