Positive Psychology vs Toxic Positivity

I have been asked many times during interviews to explain the difference between toxic positivity and positive psychology. So, while out for a sunny walk along the shores of Lake Erie, I thought it would be a great time to reflect on the differences. While using nature as my co-teacher! Positive Psychology does not mean all positive all the time. Instead, positive psychology allows for both the negative and positive aspects of life. In a balanced way. Creating space for challenge and adversity. While fostering mindfulness and strength. In contrast, toxic positivity is all good, all the time. Ignoring the negative. An unhealthy and unsustainable way of living and being. A topic I discuss in this video. Including the other extreme: toxic negativity. In summary, Positive Psychology Creates Space for Adversity AND Strength.

PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES:

1. TEDx Talk

2. Psychology Blog

3. Speaking Services

4. CMHA Article

[YogawithRachel]

YES! Thank you so much for this topic. I find it so interesting because I was literally just having this conversation with my partner the other day. As I have mentioned, we have been going through some challenging times. There are some people in our lives that are basically pushing us to be positive all the time. Even though they are aware of our situation and understand just how challenging it is. I told my partner that we need the space to feel the feels. It is okay to not be okay. It is okay to not be positive 24/7 because that is an unfair expectation on ourselves. We need the space to address how we are feeling. To determine whether this is something that is acute or chronic. My partner and I are not staying in that "low" all the time, as we are finding healthy and productive ways to address our situation and the emotions that come to the surface. However, we do have our low moments. It was beginning to feel like certain people in our life were not allowing us to feel that low from time to time. It did lead to a conversation where now all parties are on the same page. Yes, to the ebb and flow of life! Your discussions are so helpful and are super relevant! Thank you so much for all you do, and take care 🙏💜

[jaskrish]

Life is not a flat plane, there are ups and downs. Life is about awareness, acceptance and putting in the effort for change . Too much of anything is not good.
Thank you for always spreading positivity less the toxicity .
Stay blessed always Dr Andrea.
🙏🌹🙏

[EllySpace]

Very interesting topic! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Greetings from Elly ❤️❤️❤️

[TheLaughingLion]

Wow i learned a new term "toxic positivity". I have a little of that in my thinking for sure. I'll remember to go with the ebbs and flows of life whether they are negative or positive. like 23

[FitnessThrossell]

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing. This was so incredibly insightful!

[kartyrelaxingmusic]

Beautiful and awesome video I love it enjoy watching ❤thank you for sharing this video ❤💞💐

[jackanddan]

Great video that’s all we see is light too 😀😀👍👍

[YogawithJulia]

I love this advice, and I love the setting! Amazing!! 😃🤩🥰🌊

[JessieMillerUnboxingsandMore]

Ebs and flows shot by the water, I like it. I agree, living in the low place isn't the right way to go. It is so easy to lose sight of the temporary state when in the negative phase. But you're right, it's not healthy to expect positivity all of the time either. This is a great topic.

[jadelauren]

love this, I try my best to be a positive person but it's also important to be authentic when things aren't so great too 💖

[BendnStretchwithSue]

This is a crucial topic Andrea and your tips to recognize and deal with the differences between toxic positivity vs positive psychology are amazing. You are truly an "angel of light"! I really do love listening to you. Hitting that like button : - ) Namaste!

[AlexiaHDIntuitive]

Most definitively positivity or/and negativity are both contagious ;-) and it's of course a matter of transmit it the right way, negativity can be constructive, depending how it's expressed!! Merci ma belle très bon contenu et sujet Xoxox

[VocabularyHall]

Greetings to you..The person who suits positive psychology the most ::)))😍🌹😍 You re awesome Andrea ..Enjoy your weekend ::))🌷💖🌹💖🌷