Our brains are wired to focus on the negative

[goodknight]

Our brains are wired to focus on the negative. This is an evolutionary holdover from when negativity helped us avoid danger. This fact can lead to discussions about cognitive biases and how to cultivate a more positive outlook.

Our brains focus on the negative? How can we be more mindful and cultivate positivity? Share your tips!

 

[Pumpkin2022]

Yeah. That is actually true if you try to evaluate what you're mostly thinking you'll notice it more to be negative thoughts. Better be aware of your thinking and try to avoid negative thoughts more often.

 

[Jamal_]

It's true—our brains tend to pay more attention to negative information as a survival mechanism, but focusing on positivity can help balance things out!