The saying “too much of a good thing” is quite relevant to the phenomenon of toxic positivity. It’s good to look on the bright side of things, but not so much that you dismiss any negative emotions as a result.

In today’s nugget, published by The Walrus, Nuha Khan delves into the story of how toxic positivity came about, how it became widespread, and how to distinguish it from a harmless cheerful attitude.

Read on to learn more!