Ep 283 - Navigating Negativity: Why Bad Feels Bigger

Ep 283 - Navigating Negativity: Why Bad Feels Bigger

Update: 2025-07-09
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In this episode of the Mr. And Mrs Therapy podcast, the hosts explore the concept of negativity bias, which is the tendency to focus more on negative experiences than positive ones. They discuss the evolutionary roots of this bias, its impact on our emotional well-being, and how it manifests in self-talk, relationships, and stress. The hosts then provide five practical tools to help shift towards a more balanced perspective: maintaining a three-to-one positivity ratio, implementing a bad day buffer ritual, practicing gratitude, asking reframing questions, and creating a positive data bank. These strategies aim to retrain the brain and improve overall mental health.
00:00  Introduction to Negativity Bias
01:02  The Science Behind Negativity Bias
02:22  Negativity Bias in Daily Life
04:53  Impact on Relationships
11:49  Tools to Combat Negativity Bias
17:12  Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Ep 283 - Navigating Negativity: Why Bad Feels Bigger

Ep 283 - Navigating Negativity: Why Bad Feels Bigger

Timothy Olson / Ruth Olson - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins, Tony Robbins