Is there a negative side to positivity?

Shannon Stoby
Sep 8, 2018 · 2 min read

I think hope may well be the most powerful weapon we have in our arsenal. It can combat nearly anything.

Being able to find the silver lining in a situation is a wonderful gift.

Having an optimistic outlook can get you through a lot of tough times.

But positivity is a whole other animal.

We’ve all met those people. The perpetually positive people who you know can’t possibly be that happy all the time…

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