Social networks today not only develop, but also teach us about life. From them you can learn both simple everyday life tricks and psychological tips that can change your mind completely. And the most important thing here is not to follow instructions blindly. Especially if life hacks fall into the second category and can affect your mental health. It is important to think critically about everything: see both the benefits and the possible drawbacks.
Take, for example, the burnt toast theory, which has recently been actively spreading on social media. It seems like a useful and inspiring idea… But is it all that simple?
What kind of theory?
Simply put, the idea is to look for the positive in every situation in life. This was requested by a girl named Ingrid, who published a viral video on her social networks. She came up with the name: the burnt toast theory.
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The girl described a situation when, due to a spilled cup of coffee on her pants or a burnt toast, she was forced to waste time changing clothes and was late for work, where an important business meeting was planned. However, it later became known that the bus, which she did not manage to get on, had suffered an accident…
So, according to the theory, any failure in life does not happen by chance. Problems serve as a kind of protection against major negative events. Hence the advice: do not rush to get upset over small failures and look for the positive sides in everything.
Since the video gained great popularity (more than 100 thousand views), we can conclude that people liked the idea. We want to see the positive and believe that everything is for the better. What is there to fear here? Let’s look at the pros and cons together with a psychologist.
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How to apply theory in life?
Psychologists evaluate this trend as an opportunity to soberly and objectively evaluate what is happening. It teaches you to compare your failures with the tragedies of others. The loss of gloves, for example, will seem less important than a car accident.
The burnt toast theory teaches us to think positively, which undoubtedly has a positive impact on success and overall well-being. But this also has a drawback: a person in such a situation may begin to completely rely on chance and stop actively working and changing his life for the better.
clinical and business psychologist
“The burnt toast theory is a new phenomenon, but it is based on the old wisdom of the Russian people: everything that is done, is done for the better. This approach has helped people find strength and hope in difficult times for centuries. But a person should not rely solely on the Universe when he faces problems. You must be able to take responsibility for your actions and decisions.”
From a physiological point of view, learning to think positively is important. It affects our health, mood and behavior. A positive attitude makes people friendly and open, which greatly improves relationships and helps develop careers. People who approach problems calmly are much less likely to suffer from heart disease and have lower levels of stress and depression.
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But despite the many benefits of positive thinking, reality cannot be ignored or denied. The burnt toast theory is useful in life if used in moderation and with a critical eye. You should not deny or ignore your emotions when something goes wrong, it is important to recognize them and express them in a healthy way.
Don’t use the burnt toast theory as an excuse for passivity or inaction. This theory is just an opportunity to reconsider current problems and easily overcome them on the path to personal and professional growth.
Therefore, the burnt toast theory does not apply to all situations and people. There are times when it is impossible to find a positive meaning in what is happening. For example, when people lose loved ones or suffer from illness. In such cases, professional help or support from others is necessary.
The theory can be helpful in reducing stress and anxiety in everyday life. But we must not forget that in some cases a more serious analysis of the situation is necessary. It is important to be able to balance ease of perception and deep analysis to achieve harmony in life.
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