Overcoming Negativity Bias by Hannah Castillo (3m 54s)

Roger

Very interesting: move to positivity bias

I learned that we need to focus on gratitude each and hopefully change our daily thinking to remove us from the negativity bias

Ana

Balancing Emotions

I learned that even though I had lots of challenges throughout my day. I faced them and moved gracefully through prayer and breathe work. I also reminded myself how far I’ve come and how blessed I am to be here today.

Cynthia

This is normal

I learned that negativity bias had a purpose and is part of a vigilant self protection system rather than something I’m just not trying hard enough to change.

Ron

How True

The negativity bias is so ingrained in me. Well it’s my default mindset. I need to sustain being aware of this bias and put in check and context. Be mindful.

jess 🧡

negativity bias

before this meditation, i had no idea what a negativity bias was. i learnt that as i have bad mental health days, just being able to identify that this is my negativity bias will help me a lot more, and instead to focus on the better things in life

Windess

Great

This was very eye opening for me. This app has been more helpful for me than the therapist I have seen several times. Plus it helps me help my daughter also who has struggled due to illness.

Andrew

Negativity Bias

We pay more attention to negative experiences than positive or neutral ones. Knowing this, I can redirect my mind through mindfulness, when I find myself entering into a negativity bias about a situation.

Justin

Negative Bias

This is something I’ve had for a long time. Recently I’ve tried to become more aware and this session helped me understand the ‘Why’. The listing of grateful things is something I will try to do to re educate my brain.

Helene

Wow! This explains so much!

This negativity bias explanation is so eye-opening to me! I always wondered why we always get more or stronger negative feedback than positive in many situations at work or elsewhere. And I love the suggestions on how to break negativity bias through awareness and not judging these feelings, just acknowledging and moving on instead of reacting.

Terry

Sad yet needed:

Negativity has a positive construct, (do something or else)

Lucy

So true!

It’s awful when the negative thoughts take over. I very often tend to dwell and then wind up overthinking. I’ve been trying to catch myself and try to change my mindset. The daily gratitude journal has been helpful for sure!

Kim

Negativity bias

I learned that negativity bias is normal and that being mindful and grateful each day will help.

Melissa

Neagtivity Bias

Wow !! Huge breakthrough for me to understand this concept even existed! I have been in this loop my whole life and feel it is to exaggerated from childhood trauma

Juliano

Negativity Bias

Two strategies to overcome negativity bias (an essential tool for our ancestors survival): 1) Practicing mindfulness. Recognize both positive and negative thoughts without judgement. 2) Gratitude. Daily gratification over the long term helps people recognize the positives in their lives.

Federico

I felt that I should not be ashamed of having negative thoughts.

I learned that negativity has been acquired through evolution as a means of survival and now lingers as a trait from the past. It was/is a protective mechanism.

Zoe

Whoa!

I learned that there's a name for it when I focus on the one negative thing in comparison to all the positive things. And that I can overcome that by a gratitude practice.

Jesse

The positive must overcome

Eliminate negativity as it emerges Concentrate on the moment

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