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

At some point in your life, you’ve probably read or heard about the importance of being positive and always focusing on the bright side. But being positive all the time might not be the best approach ...

Former employees at Justin Baldoni’s company have accused him of performing “toxic positivity” and “evangelizing” his Baha’i faith in the workplace. The claims were published on Wednesday by the Los ...

Former employees of Justin Baldoni‘s Wayfarer Studios spoke to the Los Angeles Times this week, detailing the filmmaker’s “toxic positivity” issues and what type of workplace he cultivated. What did ...

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

Employees who used to work at Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer production company are reportedly sharing their mixed experiences working with the actor. In a Los Angeles Times feature published Wednesday, ...

Leaders have long been told to be optimistic, to inspire confidence, and to keep morale high. But when that optimism veers into avoidance—when every challenge is brushed off as a "blessing in disguise ...

"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it." Rocky ...

We are often warned about what a toxic job environment looks like so we are aware of what to avoid. The problem is that sometimes toxicity isn't easy to detect. It can also subtly creep into your ...

As the above quote from Robert Frost suggests, and as Carl Jung described, recognizing, being present with, accepting, and making peace with the darkness inside each of us—including distressing and ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Toxic positivity—being overly optimistic in all ...