After a cancer diagnosis, toxic positivity can be unhelpful, though forced joy may bring light to a difficult situation, a survivor and advocate said. In the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis, there is ...

What happens when you force yourself to think only positive thoughts? I tried a 72-hour positivity experiment to see if it boosts happiness or backfires completely. Explore the surprising effects, the ...

Feeling pressure to plaster on a smile when you’re actually falling apart inside? You’re not alone. While we’re constantly bombarded with messages about positive thinking and good vibes only, there’s ...

Are you struggling with low self-esteem? If so, you may have been told to repeat phrases such as “I am a loveable person, I am a loveable person, I am a loveable person”. Positive chants like this, ...

We've all heard the phrases: "Just stay positive," "Everything happens for a reason," or "Good vibes only." While these comments are usually well-intentioned, they can sometimes dismiss genuine pain, ...

Are you tired of being told to “just be positive” when you’re having a bad day? That well-meaning advice to “look on the bright side” might actually be making things worse. Welcome to the world of ...