Toxic Positivity vs. Therapy

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Toxic Positivity vs. Therapy: Why ‘Good Vibes Only’ Can Hurt Your Mental Health

We’ve all heard it: “Just think positive!” or “Good vibes only!” While these phrases seem encouraging, they can actually harm your mental health. This is called toxic positivity—the idea that we should always stay positive and ignore negative feelings.

Why Toxic Positivity Is Harmful

1. It Shuts Down Emotions: Being told to “stay positive” can make you feel guilty or ashamed for struggling.

2. Prevents Healing: Negative feelings need to be processed, not ignored. Suppressing them can lead to anxiety or burnout.

3. Feels Fake: Forcing happiness can leave you exhausted and disconnected from your true self.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy takes a different approach. It’s a safe space where all your emotions are valid—good or bad.

- Validation: Your therapist will help you accept and understand your feelings.

- Coping Tools: Learn healthy ways to deal with stress and challenges.

- Balance: Therapy helps you find realistic optimism, not fake positivity.

A Healthier Mindset

Instead of “good vibes only,” try this:

- Accept your feelings, even the tough ones.

- Let yourself feel sad, angry, or frustrated—it’s okay!

- Focus on self-compassion, not perfection.

The Bottom Line

Toxic positivity says, “Ignore your pain.” Therapy says, “Let’s work through it.” When you honor all your emotions, you can truly grow and heal.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Chinese Spirituality

Taoism: Based on the teachings of Laozi (Tao Te Ching), it emphasizes living harmoniously with the Tao (the Way), the fundamental principle that governs the universe.

Ancestor Worship: A core practice in ancient Chinese spirituality, honoring deceased family members to ensure their guidance and blessings.

Yin and Yang: The concept of dual forces balancing the universe, central to Chinese thought and spiritual practices.

YOGAPEDIA
Prayer Twist (Namaskar Parsvakonasana)

What is Prayer Twist?

Prayer twist, or namaskar parsvakonasana in Sanskrit, is a challenging standing twist and variation of revolved side angle pose. Instead of the bottom hand on the floor and the top hand reaching toward the sky, the palms press together while the bottom arm provides leverage against the thigh. The pose builds strength and flexibility.

Instructions

• Begin in side angle pose with the right leg forward.

• Exhale and twist the torso to the right, resting the left upper arm on the right thigh.

• Inhale and press the palms together, twisting further to the right.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

• On the next inhale, untwist and rise to standing.

• Come into side angle pose with the left leg forward.

• Exhale and twist the torso to the left, resting the right upper arm on the left thigh.

• Inhale and press the palms together, twisting further to the left.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

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