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…
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,…