Your real emotions do matter.

Forcing positivity in tough situations can create more harm than good, so it’s essential to honor your real feelings and be gentle with yourself. Remember, you do matter, and embracing both the highs and lows of life helps you stay true to who you are.

Take Care of Yourself

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Support yourself by practicing PACE.

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Learn about the "3:1 ratio" and the ways emotions impact our biochemistry.

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"Be here now, just as you are" with this guided Deep Belly Breathing meditation.

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Learn more about the impact and consequences of Toxic Positivity
Washington Post: Time to ditch ‘toxic positivity,’ experts say: ‘It’s okay not to be okay’

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This website is brought to you by the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, with contributions from our friends at the University Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Wellbeing and Burnout-Prevention Program, and Hennepin Healthcare Services / Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute.

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