positivity

The Scourge of ‘Toxic Positivity’ in the Workplace

When employers push aside any constructive feedback in favor of a ‘good vibes only’ approach, it can quickly destroy company morale

An Oral History of ‘Everything’s Coming Up Milhouse’

With its eternal optimism and endless hilarious applications, the line has fast become the internet’s most victorious meme

Ted Lasso’s Positivity Is Inspiring. But He Doesn’t Live in the Real World.

Jason Sudeikis’ Golden Globe-winning performance as a permanently sunny soccer coach is an antidote to all the dark antiheroes we see on television. But the show’s feel-good tone sometimes undersells the discipline it takes to be a positive person.

How All Your Complaining Rewires Your Brain

Yeah, shit sucks and you can’t change it. But what you can do is channel that energy into something good