Positivity Archives

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April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn what toxic positivity is, why it’s harmful, and how to practice a healthier mindset that validates your full range of emotions while offering hope.

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Emotions Positivity Toxic Positivity

Happiness: Definition, benefits, types

October 2, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Happiness has many benefits. It improves our health and relationships, and gives us meaning. Learn more about how to cultivate your happiness.

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Emotions Gratitude Happiness Positive Thinking Positivity

Just a touch of gratitude

September 20, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Gratitude has benefits, but forcing it can be harmful. Alyson Stone, PhD, tells us how to find balance between feeling grateful and feeling anything but.

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Emotions Gratitude Mindfulness Positivity Self-Development

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How to create positive change every day

September 13, 2023 | Written by Lillian Gibson, PhD

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for justice, peace, and freedom. You can honor his legacy by taking these simple but powerful actions in your daily life.

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African Americans Community Culture Holidays Identity Positivity Race Self-Development Society

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How to feel more grateful

August 2, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

When you’re having a bad day, knowing how to practice gratitude can make a big difference. Here’s how it can benefit you.

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Gratitude Habits Mindfulness Positivity Self-Development

Who’s lucky enough for Lucky Girl syndrome?

July 27, 2023 | Written by Brianna Paruolo, MSEd, CMHC-LP

Healthy positive thinking can have emotional benefits. But as the TikTok phenomenon of Lucky Girl syndrome shows, luck has very little to do with it.

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Boundaries Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Emotions Happiness Positive Thinking Positivity Self-Awareness Self-Compassion Self-Development Social Media Toxic Positivity Women

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What happiness isn’t

March 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

It’s easy to mistake excitement or achievement for happiness, but those adrenaline bursts fade quickly. Here’s how to spot and cultivate lasting happiness.

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Emotions Happiness Positive Psychology Positive Thinking Positivity Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Improvement

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