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Tragic optimism
Tragic optimism assumes there is hope and meaning to be found in life while also acknowledging the existence of loss, pain and suffering.
Austrian psychologist Viktor Frankl first defined 'Tragic optimism' in 1985, and proponents maintain people can experience both the good and the bad and that we can grow from each.
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Finding meaning amid chaos
Tragic optimism acknowledges the pain and suffering of our circumstances, and at the same time, the ability to maintain hope.
Tragic optimism is to accept that suffering is part of life and realise that challenges provide us with a learning moment.
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Toxic positivity: viewing bad emotions as a failure
Some view positivity as essential to coping with the crisis. They take the chance to slow down and reevaluate, feel grateful to still have a job while balancing school and family life.
But, this unrelenting optimism, known as toxic positivity, views negative emotions as a failure or weakne...
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From stress to growth
Some who experience a traumatic event and have difficulty coping may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Encouraging people to be optimistic and grateful when going through tough times doesn't encourage growth beyond tragedy.
In contrast, others find tra...
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