We’ve all been there. You’re having a straight-up terrible day—maybe you’re dealing with a breakup, or work is just a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Providing provocative views on racism, pop culture, and mental health. Unlike a genuinely positive outlook, toxic positivity makes ...

The pandemic has changed everything, including our everyday greetings. “How are you?" has become a more difficult question to answer. It's not so easy to just say, “Fine, and you?” Whether online or ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Toxic positivity—being overly optimistic in all ...

Sometimes it seems like we are a culture addicted to happiness. Social media news feeds are filled with #GoodVibesOnly tweets, self-help books brainwash us to the power of limitless optimism, and good ...