Negativity vs. Positivity Bias: Why Are We Hardwired to Be Negative?
Feb 10, 2025•32 min
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Episode description
Why do we tend to be so much more focused on the negative aspects of life than the positive? What happens in our brain when our minds are predisposed to negativity. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens discuss negativity bias, and why we should be active in transforming our own mindset.
00:00 Intro
01:02 About Negativity
04:34 Negativity vs Positivity Bias
06:53 Chronic Negativity and Cortisol
08:00 Negativity Positivity Bias Questionnaire
09:46 Negativity Effects on the Brain
14:49 Some Negativity is Important
16:21 Sponsor
17:36 Accurate Thinking
19:39 Positivity Bias Training
28:28 Mindset Hacks
31:28 Wrap Up
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