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Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

8 subtle things emotionally intelligent people never do when a friend is going through something difficult-and most well-meaning people do all of them - Silicon Canals

Emotional intelligence in friendship means listening without sharing, avoiding minimizing platitudes, and prioritizing the other's feelings over personal stories.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Toxic Positivity as a Mask in Covert Narcissism

Toxic positivity in covert narcissism masks vulnerability, leading to chronic anxiety and elevated physiological stress from denied negative emotions.
Mental health
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

People Say These Things To Try To Be Comforting. But They're Actually Pretty Rude.

Generic comforting clichés often invalidate emotions; genuine support requires personalized empathy, safety, and acknowledgement.
#gratitude
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Mental health

When Gratitude Turns Into Gaslighting

Gratitude is a complex emotional process that can be harmful when used to dismiss others' feelings; hold space by separating feelings from facts.
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago
Mental health

The Unintended Oppression of Giving Thanks

Gratitude can exist alongside desires for change.
Misapplied gratitude can hinder personal growth.
Toxic positivity inhibits emotional authenticity.
more#gratitude
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why "Good Vibes Only" Isn't Really Good

Benign narcissism hides self-centeredness behind charm, producing surface warmth but emotional unavailability, inconsistent reliability, and a tendency to drop relationships when intimacy exposes the pattern.
#leadership
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fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Beyond Positivity: Why Resilience Defines Real Strength

"Just stay positive." It's one of the most common pieces of advice offered when someone is struggling. In self-help books, corporate wellness programs, and even social media, positivity is promoted as the ultimate key to happiness and success. But while optimism has its place, the term positive mindset can be misleading. It implies that maintaining a cheerful outlook-sometimes reduced to simply smiling-is enough to overcome life's most difficult challenges.
Psychology
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

"Hearing My Kids Laugh Is The Greatest Sound" & 14 Other Wholesome Mom Confessions

Many moms privately cherish wholesome thoughts but refrain from sharing joyful feelings for fear of being accused of toxic positivity or offending others.
Mental health
fromFast Company
7 months ago

How to banish toxic positivity at work

Toxic positivity can harm workplaces by fostering dishonesty and reducing trust, leading to poor mental health and performance.
philosophy
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Mariana Alessandri, philosopher: We aren't monsters for being angry, just hurt human beings'

Embracing dark emotions like anger and grief is essential for understanding ourselves and our humanity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Why Bright-Siding Brings Out My Dark Side

Bright-siding minimizes the pain of others.
Bright-siding brings more comfort to the person doing it than the person who is hurting.
Gratitude works-when you can feel it.
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

People Are Revealing The "Propaganda" They're Absolutely "Not Falling For"

Humans experience a whole range of emotions, all of the time, and that's OK.
Mental health
Parenting
fromtime.com
9 months ago

The Worst Thing to Say to a New Mom

Toxic positivity can create pressure on new moms during overwhelming times, leading to feelings of inadequacy.
fromForbes
9 months ago

Your Exact Script For Handling An Overly Negative Colleague

Expressing occasional negativity isn't just normal- it can be healthy. Accepting negative emotions leads to greater psychological well-being and enhances workplace trust.
Mental health
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