Here's an article on it, for those who don't know what it means, or what actions indicate it's happening.
Personally, I try, not always successfully, to be neither overly optimistic, nor pessimistic, but plain old realistic.
I've known a few people who, by my observations, suffered from toxic positivity. A simple example is the parent who can't say anything at all even corrective about the child's behavior because 'the child's self-esteem will suffer.' Another example is the religious person who keeps saying, "Don't worry, 'God' will take care of it."
Any thoughts or experiences to share in this regard to share, to provide further insight?
This Is Why Toxic Positivity Can Be So Harmful
Toxic positivity is an attitude that demands happiness even in negative or difficult situations. Learn why this mindset can be harmful and what you can do instead.
www.verywellmind.com
Personally, I try, not always successfully, to be neither overly optimistic, nor pessimistic, but plain old realistic.
I've known a few people who, by my observations, suffered from toxic positivity. A simple example is the parent who can't say anything at all even corrective about the child's behavior because 'the child's self-esteem will suffer.' Another example is the religious person who keeps saying, "Don't worry, 'God' will take care of it."
Any thoughts or experiences to share in this regard to share, to provide further insight?