When to Fake Positivity and When to Be Honest

There are times when faking positivity can reduce your stress. But at other times, it does more harm than good. Here's when you should fake a smile and when it's best to be honest.<

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Healthy Mind When to Fake Positivity and When to Be Honest There are times when faking positivity can reduce your stress. But at other times, it does more harm than good. Here's when you should fake a smile and when it's best to be honest. READ NOW READ THESE NEXT 10 Things to Not Do During an Argument READ NOW  › How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others READ NOW  › Reduce Tension With Progressive Muscle Relaxation READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy