Whether you realize it or not, your brain has a tendency to focus more on negative experiences than positive ones: negativity bias. But why does this happen, and what can we do about it?
Like many things, negativity bias is rooted in our evolutionary history. When everyday life was a fight for survival, it served us to look for threats and danger. Those who were hyper-aware of the negatives stood the best chances of survival, but they also passed down this genetic habit. Fast forward to today, this negativity bias habit has us missing out on the positives in our lives.
If you’re struggling with negative thoughts, tune in this week to discover how your brain’s natural negativity bias is influencing your perception of your life. I’m discussing how the brain processes negative stimuli versus positive, and you’ll learn how to avoid falling victim to the clutches of your brain’s negativity bias, without resorting to toxic positivity.
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What You Will Discover:
- The statistics that show the imbalance between positive and negative thoughts.
- How, as humans, we think negative thoughts on repeat without realizing we’re doing it.
- Why your brain needs to hear 5 compliments to counter each piece of individual negative criticism you receive.
- Some strategies you can use to consciously counter your brain’s negativity bias.
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