In a world overflowing with motivational quotes, upbeat captions, and encouragement to “just stay positive,” it’s easy to believe that happiness is the only acceptable emotion. Everywhere we turn — social media feeds, lifestyle blogs, self-help books, workplace cultures — the message seems to be the same: “Good vibes only.” But what if positivity isn’t…
Positivity is a beautiful thing—until it becomes something heavy, forced, and emotionally harmful. In a world where everyone is expected to “stay positive,” smile through pain, and act strong even when breaking inside, many people end up experiencing something called toxic positivity. It’s the kind of positivity that doesn’t heal you—it silences you. This article…
In today’s self-help culture, “stay positive” is everywhere. Social media, motivational speakers, and wellness blogs constantly remind us to think happy, be grateful, and focus on solutions. While positivity has undeniable benefits, there is a subtle, often overlooked phenomenon known as ominous positivity. Ominous positivity occurs when encouragement to maintain a positive mindset ignores, downplays,…