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This ^ is toxic positivity. I am not unpaid therapist for my work colleagues. I have my own problems.
> I asked our Customer Success Champion, Natasha, about this topic. Empathy is one of her many superpowers.
Groan!
... unless I misunderstood it... now I'm wondering if the 'think positive' lead image was used unironically..?
You can listen to it here, or read the transcript at the bottom:
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/t...
I very much agree that so-called "toxic positivity" can be a problem, but I found this article greatly lacking in any sort of substance. There are no specific examples of toxic positivity, no explanation as to why its bad other than vacuous general terms repeated ad nauseam (did she mention toxic positivity invalidates lived experiences?), and no in depth explanation as to the alternatives other than what is essentia…
Indeed. Was quite excited when I saw the title, but not a great piece. Be interested if anyone's seen any better pieces on the same subject
I also found these articles/posts to be pretty decent: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-509395... https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/tired-of-being-told-cheer-up-th...
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-509395...
https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tired-of-being-told-cheer-up-th...
And I haven't read it yet, but I saw a new book on the subject is out "Toxic Positivity: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy": https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Positivity-Keeping-World-Obsess...
> Airing concerns or struggles in the workplace can be really nerve-wracking. Often, we are afraid of appearing unprofessional. We fear being judged negatively. This is the perfect opportunity to practice active listening. This ^ is toxic positivity. I am not unpaid therapist for my work colleagues. I have my own problems.
There’s no need to get into details or cross over into therapy territory, but a “hey, I’m currently not doing perfectly fine” is a much appreciated heads up for me. Showing that you do care to a certain extend helps people share those feelings.
Personally, I think I see a lot more toxic negativity than toxic positivity in the world and I've rarely heard the phrase "toxic positivity" used in a justifiable situation. Not to say that toxic positivity can't exist but quite often articles discussing it come across to me as justifying a defense mechanism people use when challenged over their toxic negativity.
Just using the word "toxic" as a binary classifier of "things I don't like" is a problem. That includes people not being positive enough.