Toxic positivity is a form of emotional fascism that tells you half of your human experience is invalid. It encourages you to gaslight yourself, to pretend you’re okay when you’re not, and to slap a smiley-face sticker on top of your real, complex, and often uncomfortable feelings. In reality, your uncomfortable emotions are your greatest superpower.

Authenticity means you're true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure that you're under to act otherwise.

Self-acceptance refers to recognizing your imperfections and accepting them for what they are.