Toxic Positivity: Why 'Good Vibes Only' is Hurting You

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👉 Toxic positivity is becoming a rampant coping mechanism in today's society, where many turn to it to avoid facing negative emotions and difficult realities. In this episode, Teal Swan explains what toxic positivity is, why it’s harmful, and how to break free from it to embrace true healing and growth. Discover how to navigate life with authentic positivity, grounded in reality.
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Teal Swan is a New Thought Leader, Bestselling Author, and Speaker. She was born with a range of extrasensory abilities and is a survivor of severe childhood abuse. Today she uses her gifts as well as her own harrowing life experience to inspire millions of people towards authenticity, freedom, and joy and teaching people how to transform their emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual pain.
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[@swansonganimalcommunicatio4207]

Can you do a video on how to actually manifest what you want then please. Because I’ve watched several interviews and videos where you say basically imagine you already have that thing so much that when you come out of the meditation you have to remind your self your just sat on your room. It’s very conflicting and two opposite practices to achieve what you want. Could you do a video where you speak holistically please ❤

[@destroyerofdeath8264]

Teal Swan's critique of "toxic positivity" raises an intriguing psychological issue, but let us approach it with a dose of rational skepticism. While the term "toxic positivity" may sound trendy, its premise requires more rigorous analysis. There is no evolutionary advantage in denying reality, which our brains are exquisitely tuned to detect and respond to, but this doesn’t mean positivity itself is harmful. Humans, as evolved beings, are capable of complex emotional processing, and one might argue that positivity, in reasonable doses, serves an adaptive function-helping us to persist in the face of adversity. Labeling it as "toxic" without considering its nuanced role in mental resilience is misleading. In fact, from an evolutionary perspective, optimism bias can enhance survival by encouraging action rather than paralyzing us with fear or negativity. We should, of course, be mindful of genuine human suffering and avoid superficial platitudes, but to frame this as inherently harmful is to miss the balance required in life’s emotional repertoire. Instead of peddling a dichotomy between toxic positivity and emotional authenticity, we ought to celebrate the flexibility of the human brain in navigating the complexity of both positive and negative experiences. Only then can we pursue growth grounded in rational inquiry, rather than mysticism disguised as psychological insight.

[@Feooooooooooooooooon]

authentic vibes for all!

[@martine3884]

After hearing “just be grateful!” from a good friend during 3 years of dark night of the soul and ego death, I realized this motto she’d tell herself for 40 years was not serving me and not her. Every time a little thing becomes contrary to her “peace”, she explodes in vicious rages and words. Whether at the barista, dinner guests or friends, her viciousness has led me to removing myself. She refuses to acknowledge any negative in life, refuses to undergo therapy or any self-work yet says she wants to gain control over her anger. Those years in darkness were the hardest I have ever lived - and I haven’t had an easy life - but I’m deeply grateful for being thrown in that process and finding some awakening and illumination at the end.

[@AFAskygoddess]

I'm almost 70. My most profound lesson I've learned is that walking away from an ongoing bad situation is the most loving thing we can do for ourselves. I hung onto a 30 year "friendship" that sounds a lot like what you're describing. Then I heard someone say, *"Don't let the history keep you in misery."* I went no contact and felt like I used my GET OUT OF JAIL card afterwards.

[@georgecarlin2656]

@@AFAskygoddess 30 years is a lot, at least it's better than in jail or with cancer. Did you find somebody else?

[@helenpauline7]

​@@georgecarlin2656 she found herself!!

[@summerchild5036]

Being grateful is the key but you gotta be able to actually be grateful, your friend wasn't truly grateful she was forcing it..

[@Mono1Poly]

Sometimes it feels like Teal is the only one who gets it. I’ve been saying what she just said for years. This very thing is a reason why many things have gotten worse.

[@OsamahMinnis]

Great video! My five year relationship came to an end a month ago. The love of my life chose to leave, and I can't stop thinking about him; I love him so deeply. I've done everything I can to win him back, but nothing seems to work. I'm feeling frustrated and can't imagine my life with anyone else. Despite my efforts to move on, I just can't shake the thoughts of him. I don’t know why I’m sharing this, but I really miss him.

[@PeguyFaour]

It's tough to let go of someone you care about. I can relate, my 12year relationship also ended, and I struggled to move on. I tried everything to get him back, even seeking help from a spiritual counselor who ultimately helped me reconnect with him.

[@OsamahMinnis]

That's incredible! How did you find a spiritual counselor, and how can I contact one?

[@PeguyFaour]

His name is Owen Abiola, and he’s an amazing spiritual counselor who specializes in bringing back lost loves.

[@PeguyFaour]

Owen Abiola has incredible powers, and he can assist you.

[@OsamahMinnis]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information! I just looked him up online, and I'm impressed.

[@NATURALGC]

One of the most glaring examples of this is "body positivity." Instead of owning, feeling and exploring our negativity, it has become trendy to just mask it with positivity. Just another new coping mechanism to deny and suppress our discomforts. Not to confused with self-love, which is none of the above. Ironically, self-love is actually incompatible with body positivity.

[@SpicyOatmilk]

I used to be toxically positive with others, but I've stopped. I realized that it was really a boundary issue in my case. I was allowing friends n family to come to me ALL the time with thier issues and had no cut off. So I would indirectly cut them off by being a "only positive vibes" girl. I didn't help anyone. It left them feeling isolated and me annoyed that I had to constantly whack them with my "love n light" stick. It was a lose lose situation.

[@sssbelle]

OMG this is something I’ve been talking alot about recently, it’s extremely difficult to talk deep to someone that struggles with toxic positivity. It’s like a delusion that everyone has to live in, it can feel like a dictatorship. I tend to go the opposite direction and find all the flaws, but I realise balance is always the goal and these people that try to push me into toxic positivity aren’t doing the better thing.

[@JulietParrottMerrell]

Yes. Balance and truth.

[@MotherOfHealing1111]

When we haven't done anything wrong and someone is using toxic positivity as a weapon it hurts SO BAD.😭🥰🤟😇

[@lakelvp]

The marketing industry enforces it and we have unprecedented financial bubbles that will likely wipe out a generation.

[@arizonasun4930]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! You have validated my lonely and isolating experience of being rejected for my pain. You have CLEARLY put into words what I could not explain to myself regarding these very dynamics that I am experiencing with someone close to me. P.S. I bought your Blind Spot Oracle some time ago and hated it at first, you know why, because it wasn't warm and fuzzy like most of the others, because it hits the nail on the head, like it or not, and that sometimes hurts. So I worked with it some more and came to realize that it was an AWESOME deck, and it has become my go-to whenever I have a dilemma I can't figure out on my own. Thank you for that too!! Love you, TEAL 💓

[@LauraVolpintesta]

I love that deck

[@JennyLuscombeEFT]

Me too ❤​@@LauraVolpintesta

[@WyattWade]

This video is so needed. This idea has been burning in me for a while but I just don’t know how to say to people I care about to “stop being so positive”.

[@Feooooooooooooooooon]

Because "positivity" is status today since it is connected to "happiness". So if you challenge their toxic positivty, you challenge the status and also the illusion of happiness. And today when people are obsessed with it, people are going to fight you for it if they are maladjusted.

[@summerchild5036]

​@Feooooooooooooooooon there's a huge difference between toxic positivity qnd actual positivity tho too. It's possible that some misinterpret actual positivity because they're negative.

[@JulietParrottMerrell]

I’ve been working with “isn’t it wonderful” type affirmations for almost 10 months now. Until recently (when spirit sat me down and started asking me and helping me “get real”) I struggled and saw little progress in the direction I wanted to go. And any progress I did see always felt fleeting. But ever since I started taking the time and effort to get real with the affirmations I write, things have been going much smoother. TIP: I write the affirmations as if I want to take on a certain quality or learn to become adept at a new skill, like navigating through situations of negativity and fear without feeling so deeply snared and torn up during and after. Or feeling genuine love for myself and for others.

[@yeuruuerueeheue]

What are some of your newer affirmations?

[@ssboschky]

I guess you don't want to be saying abuse is wonderful, or being off track is wonderful, and if you never discriminate, you def run the risk of supporting things you shouldnt be supporting.

[@LetsBeClear87]

This is huge. Definitely worth a rewatch or 2

[@S.G.W.Verbeek]

Instead of wanting people to acknowledge a truth they have trouble accepting, I just go live life my own way. I have faith in them figuring out that there is a more meaningful and balanced way to live. It saved me a lot of trouble, which was all I wanted anyway 🙂

[@ramenface_________________]

Toxic Positivity is like having a bag of garbage under the sheets when you're trying to sleep

[@johnege7352]

synchronicity. I was writing about this today. If you imagine a continuum from bad to to good, or negative to positive, but cut off half the line, then you essentially have decreased your ability to tolerate anything, because what was once 'neutral' is now your bad. No matter how much good you experience, there is limit to anyone's ability to go infinitely good in this incarnation. the song 'accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative' is catchy, but the the more you suppress shadow, the more shadow you get. sublimation and integration of a greater whole is necessary for balance and health.

[@jmoniquet]

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[@annikabirgittanordlander6887]

"Over the last 4 years, life in human society has become a much more negative experience for people. In truth, for many people, life has become so emotionally hard to deal with, that they have turned to all kinds of coping mechanisms to deal with it. And one of these coping mechanisms is toxic positivity. It is absolutely rampant today. For this reason, let’s look at what toxic positivity is, why it is a problem and what to do about it". Teal Swan 🌎 thank you Teal 😘

[@LauraMonk9]

Practicing “staying positive” (done right) isn’t about putting a sticker over the oil pressure warning light. It’s about dealing with it in the attitude of, “I can fix this. I am capable.” Rather than freaking out and screaming “Oh my gawd, this is horrible, we’re all gonna die!” Positivity is about looking towards the best outcome in a bad situation. Not ignoring or denying the bad situation.

[@endriandri7914]

Teal is talking about toxic positivity which is putting a sticker over the oil warning light. It's different from " no big deal, a visit to a garage will sort this out"

[@LauraVolpintesta]

Right- that’s the difference.

[@monicaross4013]

nah sorry, I disagree. Sometimes saying "oh my gawd this is horrible, we're all gonna die!" Is in fact the first step and the only solution to recognizing that you are in a bad situation without freaking out. edit to clarify: It's okay to say things suck we don't have to be "capable," 24/7 it is about relinquishing that control (or taking the control back, but that method would vary from case to case...)

[@Willtatz]

You are freaking amazing, Teal, thank you!

[@Ridefmi]

Healthy authenticity

[@elsiemunoz199]

Life’s hardships are what will make you wiser. You will never get stronger or wiser by having an easy life. A wise man once said. The definition of insanity is doing Things the same way over and over and wanted to have a different outcome. Don’t change your goals change your strategy ✌🏻👽

[@coreycox2345]

Life has taught me to be more of a stoic, @elsiemunoz199.

[@shadowofwolves777]

I spent so many years watching your videos and you have inspired me so much. May you always continue to make more videos and be the forefront of so many who love you. Your beauty shines within and all around you. Thank you for everything 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙✨

[@rundbaum]

yes! the 'pressure''s pushing me to this. to realize getting beyond all the shrink wrapping, the 'perfect' coating layer that's dampening things . . .

[@TommyMorton-vz1hz]

I believe that is correct about having to face things without coping skills or mechanism also from time to time. Almost like fasting in a way. You have to drop the coping sometimes and pick up the gloves and go a few rounds. It's like shadow work at the same time. Cause like you said it can't be all good vibes all the time. Thankyou for sharing I'm still digesting the meaning but I understand most of it. I might watch it again to relearn some of the meaning.

[@tothemoon8465]

This has been a corner stone in my family and I myself lived by it till my life collapsed 5 years ago. It's a delusion cope for sure. Staying in reality hurts at first but is just so much better.

[@lindseysobocinski8486]

I try to practice positive toxicity. Shine light on the positive aspects of being toxic.

[@buggirl400]

I often feel like toxic positivity is a part of ''mean girl'' behaviour.

[@cindy10989]

Yes. I cannot handle the negativity and so I dissociatie

[@MotherOfHealing1111]

I used to disassociate too, now I ignore certain things and accept it a little at a time. It helps me because I used to just snap and it made me look more crazy than the truth at times.

[@jodycasey6936]

I tip my hat to you. I think this is fabulous.

[@lukitupi8643]

This is a great one. It points out the complexity and heaviness of the shadow. In many videos that can be missed which easily misleads people to a worldview of delusion and "toxic positivity". The way I can relate to these words is prove of the successful steps I've taken on my inner-work journey. Appreciate the intensity of these words.

[@rosiegood556]

One can be rooted in reality and see everything as its for highest good. Focusing on what the universe wants us to know and learn. Accepting what is and finding way to cope with issues in healthy ways. The Untethered Soul explains this perfectly.

[@juliet8678]

Yes! Thank you for explaining this so succinctly 🙏💖

[@banthatracks_gaffisticks]

This one dropped early, Teal. 😮

[@hyperfast222]

This is 100% my boss. She ignored my team all year when we told her we did not have enough time or resources to complete a project by the deadline. Guess what, deadline has come and gone and we are still not done the project. And this affects our customers, who are schools in poverty. It’s been very upsetting for me personally. I will use this video for how to talk to her about this, if I ever get the chance to. Thank you, Teal.

[@stonedoliveees]

Thank you Teal the time about witnessing that dog in distress or had been in distress 😣 at the water fall ? and how you felt about it and the incongruent gap with those others in the vicinity and inappropriate toxic positivity is still with me. 🙏 It was really moving touching raw and real and so on point. Like a clear magnifying glass that highlighted the actual or attempt of "phaned" positivity. Something profound was not being "honoured" somehow. I can't explain it but🙏I kinda know how you felt in that sad situation with the dog beside the river and remember that life's lesson and wisdom in your sharing it. 🙏

[@annikabirgittanordlander6887]

”As people around the globe are feeling more and more powerless to the negative, unwanted stressors that currently exist in human society, they are turning more and more to coping mechanisms”. Teal Swan 🌎🙏😘

[@amazeus1980]

And exactly those toxic people tell you that „you are so negative” 😂😂😂

[@Bennie32831]

😂 dribble

[@scottcox9108]

Emotions are the key. The logical part is burnt up for now... Give it a break.. feel

[@pacarter7169]

I understand people tend to have very negative attitudes and tend to respond with negativity if they don’t understand how to communicate with a negative situation, or expect others to communicate with their expectations or feelings… As for myself: To my fortunate, I have studied a bit of psychology and learned how to read people… and their reactions or negativity: But in the end, I have learned to have a positive outlook and attitude despite the negative attitude of others… like having a light in a dark place. But then what causes negativity in the world, are the negative thoughts, opinions, and feelings that emulate from people who have not found “proper” enlightenment.

[@bobandcarolehardy10]

When I had breast cancer I was told by some people , don’t you realise that you created this disease , also you must be positive , , well when you have been diagnosed with cancer , you have understandable fear as you watched your parents die from the disease , I let a lot of people go because of this , , , I do not miss or want them , there are better people to be with ❤ great vid needs to be said and understood

[@countcoupblessings979]

THANK YOU ‼️ Positive thoughts don't make water not wet & cold ...if you actively seek a life in that cold water 😁

[@cindy10989]

This is a really good video. We really do need to come out of the emotional dark ages . We need to look at and recognize how our shadow selves and unhealthy coping mechanisms play into our perception

[@huuhhhhhhh]

The "have a good week" sign off was a great punchline this week 😂

[@au9parsec]

I only halfway agree with Teal Swan, because Teal is right that it is utterly impossible to solve your problems without taking any action. However, I disagree that you have to feel negative in order to take action inorder to solve your problems, unless someone makes you angry or if something tragic happens to you of course.

[@rosiegood556]

I agree with you

[@AnnaGrace603]

No you dont have to feel negative emotion in order to change something or take action. People often take action based on positive emotion. Like they love dancing so they sign up for a dance class or they see a negative outcome and chage direction. But this is not about that. Those people are in reality. The point it people are soooo resistant to negative emotion that they deny they feel it. They run away. They smoke. They pretent its all good. They tell themselfs the daughter is just going through a weird phase instead of facing the relationship issues with their adult child. So the relationship becomes more distant and breaks in the end. Maybe watch the video again ;)

[@JeramyMatte]

I so understand this.

[@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027]

Be clear. Thinking negative thoughts does not help

[@LoveJoyCompassion1111]

Much gratitude for your straightforward teachings!!❤💫🙏

[@MontyRoyale]

It’s hard to stop applying morphine when you’re bleeding internally. It’s hard to not want to numb the pain when it’s almost automatic at this point. I want to stop the pain but I don’t know where to start. I got to keep my head above water. Forced to swim for my dear life while juggling. Life is a spectator sport and it’s the audience and myself that I’m worried about letting down; throw my ancestors into the mix and I don’t even know who I’m letting down anymore. I don’t wanna let anyone down. Clinging to a buoy on the edge of a cliff. Worried I might not have the energy to swim when what I really need is to fly.

[@georgecarlin2656]

If it's so hard did you try shrooms

[@brunolima8506]

Talk about the wisdom, of time how does it refine, and creates a solid tenses, that its not absolute, its just the best explanation till that moment, and explain how pain and despair has value in the process and it isn't for ever. Grateful 🙏

[@MrSanchez159]

oh, for some of these things im glad i fell into the void and accepted some realities of myself, and at was mainly there already but my philosophy became accepting the fact that life is going to hurt, things will suck, i will die, and when i die my consciousness will enter the same state it was in before I was born. non-existent. it's not miserable either because of the events of life and my absolute morbid gallows humor. i look forward to the collapse and am happy i never made kids because that work they are getting is "you poor child".

[@macoeur1122]

Amen Sistah!

[@alexnightray5004]

Thank you for this explanation of the topic!

[@dmf87]

I can't. My life has been awful for a very long time. And been told many times that it's my own fault because I'm so negative. My health, finances and relationships situation are unbearable. I've been sitting alone like a monk processing my emotions grieving the loss of anything positive in my life and yet nothing improves. My cortisol lvls are so high that im unable to get a decent sleep no more. for the last few days I've been preparing to delulu myself into positivity because I can't take it any more....what m I suppose to do now?

[@summerchild5036]

My goodness shift your frequency please its painful to read it as is...

[@alonaredvanski]

When I see "good vibes only" on dating apps I run away.. I know he won't lead, all in the flow..no personal power.. Masculine healthy power is too rare.. We start to see it and hopefully we as feminine and masculine power will be back to ours soon

[@elliefeelslight5918]

I did the same!! It worked out great for me.

[@kalyve7041]

Thank you for that, Teal 🙏✨

[@alessandrodior4914]

This topic was really helpful. Thank you Teal Swan✨✨

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[@TheWay382]

This was a fantastic talk. Thank you.

[@s-eyesel]

9.49 and... Try to submit ( not talking about dating here at all.. way closer to home) ( word used on purpose) ' loved' ones ( ibidem) to that same denial to avoid 'seeing, admitting, recognising never mind addressing' .. ultimately creating their own distraction and distruction both emotionally and physically ...

[@darnellaford8141]

Soooooo good! Bravo Teal!

[@slavimihov4707]

Thank you for this video Teal. Verry educational. Dealing with emotions is crucial to human existence.

[@lynn-deevanrensburg8696]

I love listen to your teaching thank you Trust is the holy grail of relationships Can not agree more🎉🎉🎉

[@artof1self]

Profound insights, thank you! 🙏

[@brunolima8506]

My reality is in process of change, i would like to accommodate a very especial person in my mind, that saved my life multiple times, and brought wisdom to me, and it ain't no more the love of the relation patient for Doctor, is pure admiration for such a beautiful being, that showed to me part of her soul.

[@AdamBenzaoui]

"Toxic positivity" helps sometimes, but we need to not be scared to feel negative emotions

[@lakelvp]

Gratitude helps, positivity helps too but just like your hammer every tool needs to be put down as its use stops being constructive and starts being destructive (toxic). Common sense and awareness of reality need to be maintained even when unpleasant.

[@Feooooooooooooooooon]

Nothing toxic works? Maybe you mean inspired positivity?

[@user-zt7td9rw9i]

There is no such thing as negative emotions. That is an evaluation. Emotions are emotions. There are pleasant and unpleasant ones. If you have a concept of positive and negative, you are automatically more inclined to have the positive and avoid the negative. This is control. It's about allowing the emotions and still doing the things you want to do.

[@AdamBenzaoui]

@@user-zt7td9rw9i I agree there's no bad or good emotion

[@AdamBenzaoui]

@@Feooooooooooooooooon that's what I meant, positively with wisdom

[@ernakopmak5373]

Whenever I call out people for having toxic positivity, all they do is tell me incessantly that *I'm* the toxic one.

[@georgecarlin2656]

Nobody likes the negative truth about themselves, be careful with that.

[@illillyillyo]

Whooooo! Teal uploaded (less than) a day early! Alright! 😊

[@nicholasblakiston6297]

Denying the reality of expressions of dissatisfaction is dehumanization, period. You might be powerless to immediately resolve the dissatisfaction, or unwilling to do so for the sacrifice it would entail, but it should still be acknowledged.

[@summerchild5036]

What if someone is powerful enough to dissolve dissatisfaction before they chose to embrace it? Like chose to feel something else period ?

[@erasmoflores6760]

Thanks Teal. 🙏🏽❤️

[@hotshot1319]

Sooo “reality” is just a mirrored realm that collapses and moves space and time to conscious feed back loops associated to intelligent thought forms scattered across and constantly interacting in different harmonic realms in which the feedback loop has the power to transmute and change these stations of identity in the present moment. With emotion, memory and imagination someone could potentially transmute every station of identity and shift this realm (more so at the individual level) out of the illusion of separation as more malleable, more easily influenced thought forms find balance? I really enjoyed this video ❤️

[@mcfistro9372]

I listen to you and feel loon vibes... Loon vives everywhere!!!

[@bdmcn1018]

I think she is absolutely brilliant.

[@MotherOfHealing1111]

I totally thought I made up 'De Lu-Lu For The Get Thru-Thru' lol. When I say this I don't mean to entirely ignore my problems. I absolutely LOVE the points you go over in this! I admire you so much! Love&Light Love&Light 🥰🤟😇🙏🕉

[@flyygurl18]

Thank you for another deeply insightful video Teal 💛🖖🏾😍

[@heartdisciple]

Very informative. Nice jewelry BTW

[@desmondrathbone435]

Slightly interesting theories about how other people operate, personally I would prefer she speak from her own experience. I often find that a lot more valuable than talking about ideas, guesses and assumptions about the inner working of others. The level of generalisation going on, is shocking.

[@justinl2444]

All experiences are for our own benefit that can act as catalysts that lead to growth and learning of our consciousness. Part of the reason we're here is to experience the contrast of what we are not to accentuate what we are in essence. Fully embrace and absorb all emotional energy for what it is and then release that energy back to the universe. Love and light to you, Teal!

[@summerchild5036]

Do you think it's possible to bypass fully experiencing emotion by recognizing the contrast for what it is right away withiut getting involved in it??

[@justinl2444]

@@summerchild5036 I suppose anything is possible, but it seems more likely that it would have a greater impact to identify imbalances and distortions that are within your own vibratory complex if it were actually experienced first hand at deeper levels. According to Q'uo, higher realm social memory complexes that were channeled, states the following: "Whereas intellectual thoughts have light energy, shall we say, it may be said that emotions have heart energy; and because of this, the emotions contain more profound information than any wisdom which the brain can encompass and speak concerning. For emotions move in waters too deep to contain words, and it is at this depth that the changes that you desired to make prior to this incarnation may be affected. Thusly, even though it seems as though reflecting upon one’s emotions is the work of analysis and intellect, indeed it is actually exercising that muscle of faith and allowing that opening between conscious and subconscious mind to be kept open while you do what you can to open the self to a wider and deeper grasp of the situation in which the emotions were concerned."

[@waykee3]

It’s a form of “Spiritual Bypassing” is what I think this video is trying to convey. Which is basically avoiding and thus also suppressing the “ugly” that needs to actually be dealt with and addressed accordingly. A 3D analogy that might help people understand this better is: It’s just like a wound that one tries to numb with painkillers instead of treating it.

[@drleo6409]

Humanity is doomed. But we must try even if we can only change ourselves. Very eye opening video. The more I learn the more I want to live single. If a friend stabs you in the back you can pull it out and exit no legal action needed. If married well,, not so easy.

[@summerchild5036]

Well that's not toxic positivity that's straight up negative low frequency lol 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Klowcn]

I have a dream that I work on to make real knowing we live a universe based on thermodynamics not mirroring, to keep healthy expectations of work put in

[@sea111]

It’s not ‘toxic positivity’, it’s stupidity

[@Notavlogger817]

You really should smile more Teal. You have a beautiful smile.

[@Not-Getting-Political-Anymore]

Postive reframing can be beneficial when done right. For example, let's say you get fired, well ok now you can spend some more time with your family.

[@weddingdancemadesimple]

So well said

[@LongNguyen-tm5uf]

Thanks teal

[@setthetone6187]

Sooooo many otherwise smart people do this. This is a problem.

[@setthetone6187]

Aka 'gaslighting' oneself!

[@AnelysSpiritualTeacher]

I love her jewelery❤

[@INDIANxxWARRIOR]

And what if you see pain as a friend, and that is the only thing you embreas. And your negative is your toxic? And everyone get tired of it. What than?

[@matthewwozniak9138]

Embrace your Darkside.Pain is your bodies warning reaction to when there is something wrong and something you need to take care of right away.

[@MRSMakeupBag]

My husband has the opposite problem. Everything is negative, the positive is ignored. its awful

[@kerripendragon4888]

You have to stay away from such a person. They will destroy your peace, your aura, your opportunities!!

[@annikabirgittanordlander6887]

”The good vibes only mantra is a societal illness, one that we need to remedy, especially if we want to make any genuine positive change to this human society, which is currently causing us so much distress that we feel the need to use coping mechanisms to survive it”. Teal Swan 🌎🙏😘

[@jmoniquet]

😭Its so hard to try to break through this delusion... especially if you're in deeply committed relationship... and the other doesnt want to or doesnt have the space in complicated life to see this and allow it to unravel. I feel like if I try to bring awareness to this... I'm pushing a non-willing party off a cliff he refuses to admit he's standing on the edge of... and if I dont... then I'm extracting my own footing one pebble at a time.

[@summerchild5036]

Yet it's easy at the same time..

[@sheapila]

Wow, this was awesome…

[@sophiajeannejack]

The album 'Solar Power' by Lorde sings about this EXACT topic through some brilliant, topical poetry

[@andreamrozowski2179]

Thank you....oh yes

[@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027]

Radical acceptance of reality NOW + heart based Consciousness

[@turquoisetoile-universalethics]

It's still the "fashion fave" in conventional mental health care.

[@michellewalker2523]

I'm having a issue lately and doing this disassociation thing from so much in stress...😢

[@JediSG-abcde]

yep it's true

[@peteduch2151]

There is nothing wrong with being positive, However it has to go together with being welgrounded, and the ability to see the real facts, Telling yourself things will get better without taking action is living in a dream, My docter said i will help you and then he doesn,t is very negative, yet he thinks there is a positive outcome, Never be false be true to yourself and others

[@Charles.Anthon]

awesome!!

[@TheGraffLord]

Now if we can change how its used in the workforce by companies which leads to burnout

[@susanlong8978]

I KNOW!!!❤