Topical Island

Toxic Positivity


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Positive thinking. We know it, we love it. But is there such thing as too much positivity? This week we discuss the dangers of toxic positivity, and how you can't always make your problems go away with a gratitude journal.

We top off the discussion with Julie's happy moment of the week - and it left one of us quite tickled!

Sources used in today's episode:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/toxic-positivity-during-the-pandemic#What-is-toxic-positivity?

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/positive-thinking-overview

https://www.stephanieattwater.com/advanced-class/2019/3/7/toxic-positivity-and-the-law-of-attraction

https://www.thedailypositive.com/toxic-positivity-vs-healthy-positivity

www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/nurturing-self-compassion/202002/the-power-and-shame-women-s-anger%3famp

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210302-tragic-optimism-the-antidote-to-toxic-positivity

www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/rethink-your-way-the-good-life/202102/the-difference-between-hopeful-optimism-and-toxic%3famp

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jason-sudeikis-addresses-olivia-wilde-split-for-1st-time/

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Topical IslandBy Kristin, Cait & Julie