Overcoming Negativity Bias - Ep.302
As humans, we tend to be impacted much more by negative events than by positive ones.
How Negativity Bias Impacts Your LifeHow often do you focus on bad news,revisit awkward conversations from your past or fixate on minor mistakes we made?Whether we realize it or not, negativity bias affects us daily.Simply having an unpleasant exchange with a stranger in the morning can ruin the rest of the day,preventing us from noticing the positives.In the long-term, negativity bias, when left unchecked, can contribute to issues such as:Low self-esteem and self-confidenceA feeling of hopelessness and helplessnessAnticipatory anxiety (excessive worrying about the future)Depressive statesRuminating (being stuck in a vicious cycle of negative thoughts and feelings regarding one’s past)Poor decision-makingRelationship struggles (trust issues, holding a grudge, etc.)
