Real Positivity -What is it?



Let's talk about Toxic Positivity to understand the Opposite: The Real Positivity:

• "it's okay to not be okay." It isn't realistic to be okay all the time. Remind yourself that if someone doesn't feel okay, that's perfectly acceptable.

• ⭐ Manage your negative emotions, but don't deny them.
  

• When someone expresses a difficult emotion, don’t shut them down with toxic positivity. Instead, let them know that what they are feeling is normal and you are there to listen.

• Remember that it is normal and healthy to feel all of your emotions—the good and the bad.

Examples of Real Positivity:

Real Positivity -What is it?

My understanding: When you aren't really feeling good, but force yourself to appear good, that's toxic positivity. When you acknowledge emotions (good or bad) and take your time to process those emotions, so that you may manage and direct them to a creative direction, that's real positivity!

Your turn now. Please share your understanding below!