12. Negativity Bias

What truth are you refusing to admit because you’re afraid of what it will mean? Maybe you know you want a different role at work, you’re questioning whether something in your relationship is working, or you keep saying yes to things you secretly do not want to do. In this episod ...  Show more

Have you ever tried to convince yourself you shouldn’t be upset, while still feeling completely resentful underneath? This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline question from a listener who feels frustrated that people attend her events less often than she attends theirs. I explore w ...  Show more

Why do we tend to be so much more focused on the negative aspects of life than the positive? What happens in our brain when our minds are predisposed to negativity. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens discuss negativity bias, and why we should be active in transforming our ...  Show more

Ever wonder why your brain seems wired to focus on the bad stuff? Well, it’s not your fault—it’s an ancient survival mechanism that our ancestors passed down to us. But don’t worry, we’re not stuck with it!

We’ll chat about how this negativity bias influences everything ...

On this episode, I talk about my experiences with negative thoughts and why they can be difficult to ignore. Our brains are plastic, which means we can strengthen and weaken neural pathways. The more emotion you give a thought, the more you strengthen your grip over it. I talk ...

Our brain is wired to think negative, It's the way it keeps us safe. But thinking negative, is only giving the mind/Amygdala more of a reason to stay on high alert.  It tells our mind we aren't safe.  Join me as we talk about why this happens and learn an easier way to ...