Digital lifefromPsychology Today1 month agoThe Digital GardenNegativity bias is a psychological tendency that prioritizes negative experiences and threats over positive ones.
MiscellaneousfromPsychology Today3 months agoIf It Bleeds, It LeadsNegative news can significantly increase anxiety levels within a short exposure time and is pervasive in media.Engagement with shocking or negative content often overshadows positive news due to psychological factors.Simple strategies, such as turning off news alerts, can mitigate the negative impacts on mental health.
fromFast Company3 days agoMental healthFeeling stressed? Here's 2 ways to practice gratitude to helpGratitude can enhance well-being and relationships, especially during stressful times, despite a natural bias towards negativity.
fromFast Company6 months agoJavaScriptHow can I be less negative?Human brains are naturally inclined to negativity due to a survival instinct, making it essential to train ourselves to focus on positive aspects.
fromPsychology Today4 months agoMental healthYour 2-Second Opportunity to Transform Negative ThinkingNegative thoughts dominate our minds, with about 80 percent being harmful or repetitive.We can consciously redirect our thoughts within a two-second window to improve mental well-being.
fromPsychology Today3 months agoMiscellaneous7 Questions to Neutralize NegativityRecognizing and addressing the negativity bias through cognitive behavioral techniques can foster a more balanced and optimistic perspective.
Digital lifefromPsychology Today1 month agoThe Digital GardenNegativity bias is a psychological tendency that prioritizes negative experiences and threats over positive ones.
MiscellaneousfromPsychology Today3 months agoIf It Bleeds, It LeadsNegative news can significantly increase anxiety levels within a short exposure time and is pervasive in media.Engagement with shocking or negative content often overshadows positive news due to psychological factors.Simple strategies, such as turning off news alerts, can mitigate the negative impacts on mental health.
fromFast Company3 days agoMental healthFeeling stressed? Here's 2 ways to practice gratitude to helpGratitude can enhance well-being and relationships, especially during stressful times, despite a natural bias towards negativity.
fromFast Company6 months agoJavaScriptHow can I be less negative?Human brains are naturally inclined to negativity due to a survival instinct, making it essential to train ourselves to focus on positive aspects.
fromPsychology Today4 months agoMental healthYour 2-Second Opportunity to Transform Negative ThinkingNegative thoughts dominate our minds, with about 80 percent being harmful or repetitive.We can consciously redirect our thoughts within a two-second window to improve mental well-being.
fromPsychology Today3 months agoMiscellaneous7 Questions to Neutralize NegativityRecognizing and addressing the negativity bias through cognitive behavioral techniques can foster a more balanced and optimistic perspective.
fromPsychology Today3 weeks agoMental healthThe Power of NegativityNegative events have a stronger impact on us than positive ones, a phenomenon known as negativity bias.Media and political strategies exploit our negativity bias, disseminating fear and outrage to maximize engagement.Awareness of media biases is essential to staying informed without succumbing to manipulation and anger.
fromPsychology Today7 months agoWriting3 Reasons Why You're a Better Writer Than You ThinkWriters often underestimate their skills due to psychological biases, particularly the negativity bias affecting their perception of feedback.
fromPsychology Today3 weeks agoMental healthThe Power of NegativityNegative events have a stronger impact on us than positive ones, a phenomenon known as negativity bias.Media and political strategies exploit our negativity bias, disseminating fear and outrage to maximize engagement.Awareness of media biases is essential to staying informed without succumbing to manipulation and anger.
fromPsychology Today7 months agoWriting3 Reasons Why You're a Better Writer Than You ThinkWriters often underestimate their skills due to psychological biases, particularly the negativity bias affecting their perception of feedback.
Media industryfromPsychology Today2 months agoWhy We're Drawn to Bad NewsOur instinct to pay attention to threats makes us favor bad news.Media captures our attention by emphasizing crises and conflicts.We can manage news consumption to regain control over our attention.
fromPsychology Today3 months agoMiscellaneousComplaints Can Solve ProblemsComplaints can lead to problem-solving and innovation when viewed through the lens of the inversion method.
fromMedium4 months agoUX designWhat we can learn from the 7 worst design examples everBad design can offer valuable lessons and insights for designers.Understanding negativity bias highlights the impact of poor design on memory and inspiration.
fromMedium4 months agoUX designWhat we can learn from the 7 worst design examples everUgly design can provide valuable insights and inspiration despite its negative aesthetic.Cognitive biases affect how we perceive good and bad design.
fromMedium4 months agoUX designWhat we can learn from the 7 worst design examples everBad design can offer valuable lessons and insights for designers.Understanding negativity bias highlights the impact of poor design on memory and inspiration.
fromMedium4 months agoUX designWhat we can learn from the 7 worst design examples everUgly design can provide valuable insights and inspiration despite its negative aesthetic.Cognitive biases affect how we perceive good and bad design.
fromMedium4 months agoUX designWhat we can learn from the 7 worst design examples everBad design can offer more valuable learning opportunities than good design.Negativity bias helps us remember bad experiences, prompting growth in design awareness.
fromBig Think4 months agoMiscellaneousGo grudge-free: Use the "Weil method" to deal with insultsWorkplace conflict often stems from stress and negativity, leading to destructive interactions among individuals.
fromFast Company4 months agoMiscellaneousWhy too much optimism can derail your goalsA positive attitude is beneficial, but overemphasis on optimism can hinder actual progress and goal achievement.