I was recently texting with a friend when he paused for a moment before writing back: Him: “Full disclosure here. I’m having a biopsy next week for a growth on my bladder.” Me: “Thanks for telling me.

Sure, we know that feelings are highly contagious, and being positive can help others around us to feel the same, but let’s be honest for a moment: sometimes life isn’t all rainbows. Some days aren’t ...

Work is often expected to be relentlessly optimistic, a place of constant positivity, where every opportunity is met with a big, toothy smile, and setbacks are brushed off with motivational quotes and ...

In covert narcissism, toxic positivity serves an important function of escape/avoidance where vulnerable emotions and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Providing provocative views on racism, pop culture, and mental health. Unlike a genuinely positive outlook, toxic positivity makes ...

Toxic positivity simply means extreme positive thinking that leads to the masking of real life problems. In a workplace, showing negative emotions is considered verboten. As a result, everyone tends ...

"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it." Rocky ...

Fall is a perfect time for a personal check-in, so board certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins TODAY to break down how to nurture happiness in everyday life. She shares tips on basking in smaller ...

Being optimistic is a good thing, but a Northern Virginia psychiatrist says the flood of “good vibes only” content on social media raises the risk of toxic positivity. “Toxic positivity is only ...

A series of scandals, whistleblowing cases and public testimonies by employees at these companies illustrate what can go wrong when bosses oversell the good times and their positivity turns toxic. At ...

Positivity involves things like gratitude, optimism, and positive reappraisal. You may have heard that positivity is good for well-being. On the flip side, maybe you’ve felt annoyed, angry, or ...