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

A positive outlook can lower stress, boost immunity, and even improve heart health, according to the Mayo Clinic. But experts ...

This month, we feature videos of a Greater Good presentation by Barbara Fredrickson, renowned for her research on positive emotions. In this excerpt from her talk, Dr. Fredrickson discusses how ...

Looking at the bright side isn't the solution to every problem, an expert says. We've all heard of the power of positive thinking. We're told to be positive. Think positively. So when someone we love ...

Ever been told to lighten up, think positive or that everything happens for a reason? These phrases aren't just irritating, they're also examples of toxic positivity—the belief that anything can be ...

Having a positive outlook is good, but you can’t be positive all the time. Suppressing or invalidating negative emotions may lead to toxic positivity -- which isn't as helpful as you think. Joshua Cox ...

CLEVELAND — After a hard day, we tend to scroll through social media for things that make us laugh, a distraction or some sort of reassurance. Clinical Therapist Adam Qin shares the thought behind why ...

Flashback to Summer 2020. You know, THAT summer. There was no in-person camp. We were all working from home. My husband was using our kitchen island as an office desk for his sales job. My 4-year-old ...