Psychologist Reacts

Toxic positivity // You don’t have to be happy all the time


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In this episode, we'll be discussing toxic positivity or why you don’t need to be happy all the time.

  1. What’s toxic positivity vs. real positivity
  2. The reality of emotions
  3. Why suppression will swing right back at you
  4. How to become a better person and friend ;-) 

List of references

  • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
  • Anderson et al study (Defense Mechanisms: Neuroscience Meets Psychoanalysis)
  • #goodvibesonly
  • Toxic positivity article

 

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Psychologist ReactsBy Danilo Tesi