Toxic positivity at work: Why too much optimism can hurt employee productivity, experts say

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“Employees may feel pressure to smile all the time and act as though everything is going well, which takes a toll on their psychological well-being,” said Morin.

Moreover, creating an environment where people must always remain positive and see the bright side of things is unrealistic, Honig with Therapy Suite told FOX Business.

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“Being unable to express struggles and challenges while always remaining positive can lead to employees feeling like they have to do things perfectly all the time, creating a sense of perfectionism, which often comes with anxiety,” Honig said.

And if the employee is a perfectionist, then there’s an added level of concern. 

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“When you are a perfectionist, you tend to have difficulty getting tasks done,” she said.

“You continue to start over because nothing feels good enough.”

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