The negativity bias
The negativity bias happens when a person dwells on a negative event for a long period of time.
We tend to register negative stimuli every time we go through displeasing situations. This is because negative events have a bigger impact than those of positive ones on our mental and emotional state and this affects our behavior, thoughts, and relationships – often unconsciously.
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Overcome your negativity bias
Not every new or different thing is a threat to our survival. This negativity bias can chip away at our confidence. To combat the negativity bias:
- Come up with 5 positive thoughts to counter every negative thought.
- Let every positive thought sit for 20 seconds.
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Signs of the negativity bias
- Negative experiences constantly cross your mind more than positive ones.
- You tend to relive insults more than praise.
- You're able to recall traumatic situations better than positive events.
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