Toxic Optimism

By: Laura Lee

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Paperback | 4 October 2025

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178 Pages

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21.6 x 14.0 x 0.96

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Book Description

When positivity becomes pressure, hope turns into harm.

We live in a culture that tells us to "stay positive," "look on the bright side," and "manifest good vibes only." But beneath the glossy slogans and Instagram mantras, something is breaking. Toxic Optimism: How Positivity Culture Fails Us is a powerful exploration of the shadow side of forced positivity-and a call to embrace a deeper, more authentic way of living.

In this eye-opening and compassionate book, author Laura Lee examines how the obsession with positivity often silences pain, invalidates struggle, and prevents genuine healing. Drawing from personal experiences, cultural analysis, and emotional truth, she reveals:

Why "good vibes only" can do more harm than good
How positivity culture masks grief, trauma, and real emotion
The psychological toll of suppressing "negative" feelings
Ways to embrace authenticity, vulnerability, and resilience
A healthier path forward rooted in wholeness, not perfection

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