Toxic Positivity
How to embrace every emotion in a happy-obsessed world
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Toxic Positivity
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Narrated by:
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Whitney Goodman
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Whitney Goodman
About this listen
Every day, we're bombarded with pressure to be positive. From 'good vibes only' and 'life is good' memes, to endless advice, to 'look on the bright side', we're constantly told that the key to happiness is silencing negativity wherever it crops up, in ourselves and in others. Even when faced with illness, loss, breakups and other challenges, there's little space for talking about our real feelings - and processing them so that we can feel better and move forward.
But if all this positivity is the answer, why are so many of us anxious, depressed and burned out?
In this refreshingly honest guide, sought-after therapist Whitney Goodman shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is to ourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. The result is more authenticity, connection and growth - and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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Critic reviews
"I really felt like I came away with a new perspective. This book will make you want to bin your gratitude journal in the best possible way." (Stylist)
"This trailblazing book will help you transform your perspective about positivity." (Nedra Glover Tawwab, best-selling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace)
"Finally a book that explains exactly why 'positivity at all costs' backfires, and teaches us how to process our pain instead of pretending it doesn't exist." (Caroline Dooner, author of The F--k It Diet)
A refreshing review of positivity and how to harness it to best effect
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Thought provoking
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The are a few (very much in the minority) sections of the book that I disagree with as they risk being ideological (sometimes it's good to be positive), but overall I strongly agree with the ideas it sets out. Worth a listen.
A refreshingly different perspective about how to make a difference without violating your own style.
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Annoying narration and common sense
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