Toxic positivity : keeping it real in a world obsessed with being happy
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Published
New York : TarcherPerigee, [2022].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
295 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-294).
Description
"Every day, we're bombarded with pressure to be positive. From "good vibes only" and "life is good" memes, to endless advice, to "look on the bright side, "" we're constantly told that the key to happiness is silencing negativity wherever it crops up, in ourselves and in others. Even when faced with illness, loss, breakups, and other challenges, there's little space for talking about our real feelings-and processing them so that we can feel better and move forward. But if all this positivity is the answer, why are so many of us anxious, depressed, and burned out? In this refreshingly honest guide, sought-after therapist Whitney Goodman shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is to ourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. The result is more authenticity, connection, and growth-and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are"--,Provided by publisher
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Goodman, W. (2022). Toxic positivity: keeping it real in a world obsessed with being happy . TarcherPerigee.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Goodman, Whitney. 2022. Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed With Being Happy. TarcherPerigee.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Goodman, Whitney. Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed With Being Happy TarcherPerigee, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Goodman, Whitney. Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed With Being Happy TarcherPerigee, 2022.
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