@Jim Stanton isn't it amazing how a reframe can chance a paradigm 🥰

@Lapisce Gross what is one thing you can do today to be free as a bird?

I first learnt about this when I listened to the audible book Mythos

Great interpretation and I may borrow that ;)

I asked Perplexity.ai the question: what is toxic positivity in the workplace examples What a great response with good examples: Toxic Positivity in the Workplace: Definition and Examples Toxic positivity in the workplace refers to an excessive and distorted form of positive thinking that ignores or dismisses negative emotions and challenges, often leading to harm rather than benefit. This behavior can manifest in various ways, affecting employee well-being and organizational performance. Examples of Toxic Positivity in the Workplace 1. Pretending Everything is Fine When It's Not - Leaders may downplay serious issues, such as financial struggles or layoffs, by insisting that everything is fine, even when it's not. This can lead to mistrust and confusion among employees 2. Refusing to Discuss Challenges - Avoiding discussions about problems or performance issues can prevent growth and resolution. Employees may feel discouraged from expressing concerns, fearing they will be seen as negative 3. Forced Positivity Activities - Mandatory participation in team-building exercises or positivity workshops can feel artificial and may not address underlying issues like workload or stress 4. Excessive Praise as Manipulation - Leaders might use excessive praise to manipulate employees into taking on unrealistic workloads or tasks, often without providing necessary resources or support 5. Dismissing Negative Emotions - Employees are pressured to suppress negative emotions, which can lead to burnout and decreased engagement. This dismissive approach undermines genuine communication and trust 6. Unrealistic Optimism in Goals - Setting overly optimistic goals without considering practical limitations can lead to stress and disappointment when these goals are not met Negative Impacts of Toxic Positivity - Reduced Employee Engagement: Dismissing genuine emotions can lead to disengagement and decreased motivation - Poor Communication: Open communication is stifled, preventing problem resolution - Lower Trust Levels: Ignoring challenges erodes trust in leadership - Increased Conflict: Unaddressed issues can escalate conflicts - Decreased Innovation: Critical thinking and feedback are discouraged, hindering creativity

@Trevor Sambrooks interesting and thought provoking reframe. As a facilitator I often remind myself to 'trust the process' as sometimes it can feel like the group is stuck in the messy middle, yet they have to spend time in the messy middle to come out the other side... I often see this in coaching too. I have never seen it as a phrase to diminish another's feelings, rather to understand that growth is rarely a comfortable journey.

@Trevor Sambrooks it is a bit like giving a fish or teaching someone to fish 😉 I hope many others read this section 🤗🙌🌻