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The Negativity Bias: How Your Brain Tricks You and How to Take Back Control

The Negativity Bias: How Your Brain Tricks You and How to Take Back Control

Update: 2025-05-15
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In this episode, Dr. Maria Nemeth explores why our brains are wired to focus on the negative—and how we can reclaim control. From ancient survival instincts to modern-day stress, she explains the "negativity bias" and how it affects our thoughts, decisions, and well-being. You'll learn simple, practical steps to quiet the anxious mind and redirect your focus toward clarity, creativity, and joy. Dr. Maria also shares a powerful journaling practice to begin rewiring your brain—and reminds us all that with compassion and consistency, transformation is truly possible.
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The Negativity Bias: How Your Brain Tricks You and How to Take Back Control

The Negativity Bias: How Your Brain Tricks You and How to Take Back Control

Dr. Maria Nemeth