Smile and Let Smile

Not all positivity is healing. Sometimes “just stay positive” can shut someone down.

I’ve been guilty of this. I’ve used optimism to bypass discomfort – “It’ll be fine,” “Don’t worry,” “Look on the bright side.”

But true leadership asks us to sit with what’s real, not rush past it.

I’m learning to say, “I see you. Tell me more”, before I say, “You can do this.” Because real positivity meets pain with presence, not pressure.

Reflection Prompt: Are you offering encouragement when someone needs empathy instead?

#SmileAndLetSmile #LiftCulture #CultureCode365 Day 5 | Positive Energy ≠ Toxic Positivity