GWS: Toxic Positivity in the Work Place
TRUE or FALSE:
Toxic positivity ensures people never feel ashamed about their struggles.
FALSE - Toxic positivity can be shaming. In the workplace, toxic positivity can be especially shaming because it often invalidates employees’ real struggles and pressures them to mask their stress or dissatisfaction.
Your Coach might have studied this field, which focuses on mental and emotional health.
Psychology
Which thinking habit makes people believe pamahiin like “bawal maligo kapag may regla” or “bawal magwalis sa gabi,” even if science proves them wrong?
(A.) Confirmation Bias
(B.) Optimism Bias
(A.) Confirmation Bias is when people tend to believe information that supports what they already think or grew up hearing — even if science says otherwise.
Optimism bias on the other hand means thinking that good things are more likely to happen to you, and bad things are less likely to happen—even if that's not really true.
You see a beautiful sunset after a long day, and you feel calm and content.
Peace / Contentment
What Filipino core value reflects our deep sense of shared identity (kapwa) and is seen as a moral duty to express gratitude, loyalty, and commitment to someone who has done immeasurable good for us?
Utang na Loob
TRUE or FALSE:
Toxic positivity makes difficult emotions disappear completely.
FALSE - Toxic positivity can worsen existing negative emotions. It can intensify negative emotions because it invalidates people's genuine experiences, leaving them feeling misunderstood and alone.
How many Coaches do we have onsite?
8
Which psychological effect makes people believe in zodiac signs, fortune-telling/hula, or TikTok readings, like “Capricorn ako kaya misunderstood” because the descriptions feel true even though they are very general?
(A.) Barnum Effect
(B.) Spotlight Effect
(A.) Barnum Effect
The Barnum Effect is when people believe that general, vague statements describe them personally — even though the same message could apply to almost anyone.
Spotlight effect on the other hand is when you think people are noticing and judging you more than they really are.
You remember a mistake you made a long time ago and wish you had done things differently.
Regret
Which common Filipino expression, derived from the term "bathala na," is used when one is uncertain about what to do next, and signifies trust in fate or divine will?
Bahala Na
TRUE or FALSE:
Toxic positivity deepens empathy and understanding between people.
FALSE - Toxic positivity can hinder true connection to others. Toxic positivity may cause someone to hide their authentic self: the one that is scared, angry, and sad, just as much as they are happy.
What is the age of the youngest Well-being Coach?
Free 300 points!
Pop psychology says multitasking helps you finish more work. But what does research say?
(A.) It reduces productivity and increases errors
(B.) It helps memory retention
(A.) It reduces productivity and increases errors
Multitasking sounds helpful — like working, chatting, and checking your phone all at once. But studies show that when you do too many things at the same time, your brain gets confused. You work slower, forget more, and make more mistakes. Doing one task at a time is still better and faster.
You finish all your work early, but the rest of the day stretches ahead with nothing to look forward to. You feel a dull, restless emptiness.
Ennui
Which Filipino value has two meanings—one referring to a feeling of shame or embarrassment, and the other to the selfless restraint of personal desires for the good of others, embodying a sense of propriety and discipline?
Hiya
TRUE or FALSE:
Toxic positivity can be detrimental to your physical health.
TRUE - Toxic positivity in the workplace can be detrimental to physical health because it often forces individuals to suppress stress and difficult emotions, which can manifest physically over time.
How long has the most tenured Pandanggo Coach been in service?
5 years
Which mental health concept is sometimes misinterpreted as an excuse to cut people off abruptly or avoid hard conversations?
(A.) Assertiveness
(B.) Boundaries
(B.) Boundaries
Setting boundaries means protecting your well-being by clearly saying what is and isn’t okay for you — like needing space, time, or respect. But sometimes, people use “boundaries” as an excuse to avoid difficult talks or suddenly ignore others without explaining. In reality, healthy boundaries involve clear communication, not just cutting people off without saying anything.
You trip in front of a group of people and your face turns warm.
Embarrassment
What term describes someone who shows initial enthusiasm or motivation that quickly fades, resulting in incomplete or abandoned efforts?
Ningas Kugon/Cogon
TRUE or FALSE:
Toxic positivity empowers individuals to confront challenges directly.
FALSE - Toxic positivity can make you passive. This may foster or encourage the belief that putting a smile on your face will magically make your problems go away, which makes you less likely to do something about your problems.
Sessions are kept private because your coach follows this principle.
Confidentiality
Which relationship idea is often misused in pop psychology as a way to say, “This is how you should love me,” instead of using it to better understand each other?
(A. ) The Five Love Languages
(B.) The Attachment Theory
(A.) The Five Love Languages
The Five Love Languages was meant to help people understand how they and others give and receive love — like through words, time, or gifts. But sometimes, people use it like a demand: “Ako, words of affirmation ako, kaya dapat lagi mo akong pinupuri.” It becomes a one-way rule instead of a two-way understanding.
In truth, love languages should help both partners connect better — not pressure someone to love a certain way.
You remember a time when you hurt someone unintentionally.
Guilt
What Filipino value emphasizes social connection, empathy, mutual respect, and creating harmony even amidst diverse beliefs and backgrounds?
Kapwa/Pakikipagkapwa