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The upside of FEELING DOWN

What is toxic positivity?

Most of us tend to use phrases such as “look on the bright side” or “some people have it worse” whenever negative thoughts run through our head.

However, while positivity is sold as a solution to our problems, a 2022 multi-national study found the constant pressure to feel good is linked to poorer wellbeing.

Lecturer (Counselling) at the

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