Mindfulness In Uncertain Times
- When we’re facing uncertainty, mindfulness skills may help us to interpret situations as more positive than negative
- Throughout the day, our brain must interpret the meaning of many kinds of emotional, physical, and social stimuli
- Research in the field of psychology has found that people tend to have a default negative reaction to these cues
- Individuals who have a negative valence bias are at a greater risk of developing symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders
- It may be possible for us to reduce our tendency toward a negative bias, and shift to a more positive interpretation of uncertainty.
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