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If you’ve ever been told “just think positive,” “don’t dwell on it,” or “stop overthinking,” you’ll know it’s not that simple. Thoughts have a way of appearing in our minds whether we invite them or not. Some feel warm and encouraging. Others feel unsettling or intrusive—popping up unexpectedly, even when we’d rather not think about…
There is a version of wellbeing advice that is essentially: think positive, feel better. It is not particularly useful, and most people who have experienced anxiety or isolation know that well. Positive thinking on its own is not a strategy. But there is something in the research worth taking more seriously than the self-help shorthand…
In a world that often encourages us to “stay positive” and “look on the bright side,” it can be easy to overlook the importance of acknowledging and processing negative emotions. While positivity is generally beneficial, there is a growing recognition of the pitfalls of toxic positivity – the relentless promotion of happy and optimistic states…