Ep. 177: Toxic Positivity

We all know someone whose negativity borders on toxic, but have you ever heard of positivity turning sour? Toxic positivity seems like an oxymoron, but its more likely than you think. When you ignore the negatives that are a part of life, you deny the full spectrum of the human experience. You can live a happy life while allowing yourself to see that things aren’t always perfect. Optimism doesn’t necessitate perpetual happiness.   Optimism isn’t happiness all the time [2:13] Negative things exist whether you think about them or not [4:07] Process negative emotions without judgement [7:02] Allowing yourself to go through your feelings [7:56] Living in joy vs. being happy [11:18] Finding the balance [12:27] Taking actionable steps in order to transform [18:33] Developing discernment over blind trust [20:39] You don’t have to be okay, you’re only human [22:43] Practical pessimism [25:33]   Get a discount at r3set.com by using the code “thebestlife”!   Go to noissue.co and use “thebestlife” at checkout for all your branded packaging needs!   Visit cbdforlife.us and use code ‘thebestlife’ at checkout for 20% off all products   Use code ‘thebestlife’ at beekeepersnaturals.com for 15% off all of their natural remedies   You can also get 20% OFF Organifi products at organifi.com using code ‘thebestlife’   Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected], and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.   FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcast FOLLOW JILL: @jillfit FOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcom   You can also follow us on Facebook @Jill Coleman @Danny-JAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy