Negativity vs. Positivity Bias: Why Are We Hardwired to Be Negative?

Change Your Brain Every Day

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

2025-02-10 31 min

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