Self-Inflicted Toxic Positivity
Sometimes we can be too hard on ourselves and we deny ourselves the experience of pain or heartbreak because we firmly believe that "positivity is the key to happiness" however it is not always the case.
- Allow yourself to feel. Dig deep into your own emotions and get to know the how's and why's of your emotions.
- Check-in on a friend and allow them to help you, as long as they have the mental capacity to do so.
Do not shy away from asking for help and give people the chance to do right by you.
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