Break Your Negativity Bias by Understanding & Regulating Your Stress Response with Nicole Vignola
Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik
Negativity Bias Shapes Our Reality
The brain naturally leans towards a negativity bias, meaning it registers and emphasizes negative emotions more than positive ones. Among the eight basic emotions, there are four negative emotions compared to two positives, while anticipation and surprise can be contextual. This predisposition leads individuals to focus on negative experiences, which are often more impactful than positive ones. Additionally, confirmation bias reinforces this negative mindset; when an individual expects a bad day, the brain actively seeks evidence to validate that belief, perpetuating a cycle of negative thinking.
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