Good Vibes Only - is a saying and a belief that, "life can only be lived well by having good feelings." Unfortunately, living by this strategy makes people feel worse off in the long run. What if the problem of painful emotions and difficult thoughts you experience isn’t actually the problem? Toxic Positivity is a strategy we all mindlessly engage in from time to time. It's a stance of non-acceptance and inflexibility toward life. 

Tune into this weeks episode to learn how to live the good life. To begin “holding” our unpleasant emotions – to gently observe and contact them without any effort to make them come or go. And despite what feels unpleasant inside, make flexible choices that are consistent with your personal values and chosen life directions.

Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts.

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