94 — How to Find the Good in Life Without Crossing Into Toxic Positivity

Do you dwell on the negative? If so, you’re not alone. Our brains are hardwired to look for negative things in life so we will be aware of danger.

But it’s important for your mental health to also notice good things in life. And it’s possible to do so without crossing the line into toxic positivity. Some of the things I share are why it’s hard to look for good news, why it’s so important to proactively look for good things, and a simple strategy you can use every day to remind yourself of the good things in life.

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Amy Morin Therapist, Bestselling Author, Host of the Mentally Stronger Podcast

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.

She’s practiced therapy for over 20 years and she’s a sought after speaker whose TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has become one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views.

Amy lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys.