Many people and Psychologists believe that the human brain has a negative bias. That is, it tends to emphasize the negative rather than the positive. As a result, if you make a mistake, your mind will immediately dwell on what went wrong. You will be more focused on any criticism than on any compliments.
Negative thoughts and experiences tend to last much longer in the mind than positive ones. Negative events and emotions are much more vividly remembered by the mind than positive ones.
As an example, suppose you had a fantastic day at work. Everything was going swimmingly until a colleague commented negatively on your performance.
From then on, you completely forget about the good things that happened that day, instead focusing on that one negative thing.
So it appears that we are hardwired for negativity as humans. This, according to experts, is due to evolution. In the past, we had to focus on the negative in order to survive. Our minds had to be prepared for danger, scanning the environment for any issues.
Why does negativity seem to have a greater impact on us than positivity?
Negative bias is the reason why negative things seem to affect us more than positive things. This means that our minds both recognize and dwell on negative things more readily. Bad things stick with us much more easily and have a much greater influence on our behavior than good things.
Our natural negative biases lead us to:
a lack of motivation
Bad news is more trustworthy than good news.
It has an impact on our political ideology.
Our negative bias is said to develop as early as one year of age. Negative stimuli produce a stronger brain response from the age of one, according to brain research.
Negative information elicits a stronger response in the brain’s information processing area. This means that when we are confronted with negativity, we exhibit a more significant shift in behavior and attitude.
Negativity can have a negative impact on our relationships, decision-making ability, and perception of others if we do not manage it.
Recognize and avoid mood-altering behaviors and activities
Did you know that negativity is frequently the result of our actions? Your actions and behaviors may be contributing to your negativity without you even realizing it. So, what kinds of behaviors and activities can contribute to a bad mood?
Alcohol is a major source of negativity. Drinking too much alcohol, which is known to be a depressant, can cause you to fixate on the negative, putting you in a permanent bad mood. When you are hungry, you may also become angry and frustrated. To identify this common negative emotion, the term “hungry” has been coined. So, if you don’t get enough nutrition and wait too long between meals, it will have a negative impact on your mood.Stress is another major cause of depression. When you are constantly stressed, your body produces an excessive amount of cortisol. Anxiety, muscle pain, irritability, and an increase in appetite are all known side effects.
Watching the news is one thing that may be contributing to your negativity that you are unaware of. Many people make the mistake of watching the news first thing in the morning. However, the majority of today’s news is negative. This means that we start filling our minds with negativity the moment we wake up.
Another major source of negativity is social media. It’s all too easy to compare yourself to others on the platform, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy. Many people have become addicted to these platforms as well. So, if you spend a lot of time on social media sites, limiting your time will help to reduce the negativity in your life.
These are just a few examples of behaviors and activities that can lead to negative thinking.
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When Dealing with Negative Thoughts, You Make These Mistakes
There are numerous mistakes that can be made when attempting to combat negative thinking. If you want to deal with negative thoughts effectively, you should first learn about common mistakes and how to avoid them.Some of the most common errors are as follows:
You are not changing your entire mindset.
Expecting quick results
Failure to manage emotions
Attempting to suppress all negative emotions
Not responding with positive ones
eliminating negative thoughts is obviously the primary goal, you will need to change your entire mindset to accomplish this. This isn’t going to be easy, and it won’t happen overnight. It will take consistent effort to change your way of thinking. Only after achieving a more positive mindset will you be able to fully control negative thoughts.
You should also work on managing your emotions. Our emotions influence how we think and act. Controlling your emotions will allow you to better control negative thoughts and their effects on you.
It is also common to try to concentrate solely on positive thoughts.
We regard negative thoughts as something that must be completely eradicated. Negative thoughts, on the other hand, are natural, and they aren’t always a bad thing. Instead, we must concentrate on accepting the emotion and the lessons it can teach us.
Finally, one common blunder to avoid is failing to counteract negative thoughts with positive ones. Journaling is an excellent way to deal with negative thinking. It works I've done it.
Writing down all of your negative emotions and the things that bother you is one effective technique. This removes it from the mind, allowing us to feel more in control and mentally well. However, if you do not seek solutions to your problems or identify the positive aspects of a situation, you may end up feeling worse.
Balance out negative thoughts and feelings with positive ones.
New Attitude ( Your)
If you’re constantly plagued by negative thoughts, it’s time to shift your perspective. It will not be easy, and it will take time, but developing a new, more positive outlook on life is entirely possible.
Changing your attitude will assist you in dealing with both negative thoughts and negative people. So, how do you go about changing your attitude? Here are some great pointers to consider:
Start a grateful diary
Each day be grateful for one thing! That's all I ask.
Get out and take a walk or drive in nature
Nature grounds you it's also beautiful and helps so much to look at things so interesting and beautiful.
Write your thoughts..
Are they really valid?
Most things that we fear or worry about never happens. You can change things just be aware.
Don't fear just be in the now.
Donate your time
Nothing makes me feel better then to serve.
It makes you feel good.
It helps others it makes you have a sense of purpose. We all need that.
Plant a garden
You can even grow some herbs. They're easy.
Start one thing at a time. No need to rush. One seed would start so much.
Do something good for your neighbor.
Listen to good positive music
One step At a time. None of us are perfect.
One step at a time.
Stop watching the news. It's all propaganda.
You are valuable and worthy. Please treat yourself that way.
Xo
Michelle