Negativity bias

Evolution has primed our brain and specifically the amygdala to have a negativity bias. At one time this bias was necessary for survival. The amygdala is the brains alarm center with strong connections to our emotions and memories. The amygdala uses about about of its neurons to watch for negative experiences and once found these experiences are stored quickly. For children and teens who have had adverse experiences growing up the amygdala can be even more sensitive and reactive. For then…

NEGATIVITY. Let’s dive into something real today. It’s not often discussed, but it’s worth shining a light on: I’ve noticed that negative events tend to hit me harder mentally than positive ones. This is the negativity bias, and chances are, you can relate. Our minds have this default setting where they focus on the negatives instead of the positives. Acknowledging this is the first step in taking back control. Together, let’s navigate through this bias and focus on cultivating a mindset…

Negativity bias is built into our brains, as we more easily accept the negative over the positive. Here's how to swap that so you'll feel better about life.

The brain has a built-in negative bias that causes us to focus on bad things. This negativity bias can have an impact on our behavior and decisions.

Have you ever noticed how your brain has a funny way of focusing on the negative?

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Negativity Bias

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What is negativity bias, how it is not so helpful and how can you overcome it easily? Read the blog to learn more about negativity bias and its effects and say goodbye to it for your own goodness.