Toxic positivity
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-20T23:03:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-20T23:03:05Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-07 | |
| dc.description.abstract | We, the students of MICA Ahmedabad, initiated a conversation to shed light on the subtle yet harmful nature of toxic positivity—where genuine emotional struggles are met with dismissive optimism. Through real-life examples, we explored how phrases like “just get over it,” “you’ll face worse,” or “go get some sun” can leave individuals feeling unseen and invalidated. One example even highlighted someone joking about a footballer’s death, revealing how empathy is often absent in everyday interactions. The discussion calls for a shift from offering sympathy or shallow encouragement to practicing true empathy. Instead of minimizing someone’s pain, the message is to acknowledge it and create space for honest emotional expression. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q1kl8OF52-o | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.mica.ac.in//handle/123456789/10386 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | MICA - The Social edutainment Company | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | PT 5 | |
| dc.subject | Positivity | |
| dc.subject | Students’ activity | |
| dc.subject | Video reels | |
| dc.title | Toxic positivity |