This week we're uncovering the subconscious tendency we all have that's making it harder for us to see the good, the opportunity, the possibility....in the face of life's day to day happenings.
Scientists call it The Negativity Bias and we'll be diving in to discuss what it is, why it exists, how it shows up and what we can do to balance out the scales and train our brain away from this tendency. We'll be calling on the work of Rick Hansen, Author of "Just One Thing. He uses Neuroscience to help us make small, approachable changes to train our brains toward mindful action and increased fulfillment.
Topics by Time Stamp:
3:50 What is the Negativity Bias and how did our brains get wired this way to begin with?
7:42 How it shows up in your decision making, risk taking, social tendencies, etc
12:05 1st action Step: Positive Prompts that remind us of the good/neutral that still exists and now to use your senses to seek more truth when triggered.
14:06 Elaboration....Know, then feel and root yourself there for 30 seconds
16:00 Elaboration...Feel then Enjoy it ( increasing implicit memories) The more senses involved, the more neurons that fire together.
18:28 Questions you can ask yourself
20:30 Action Step #2 Remembering our Hidden Generosity. In the moments you just can't take it anymore, focus on what you can give.
24:25 Action Step #3 Stop adding Salt to your Wounds.
30:55 What to do- Think Salt in a Bucket, not salt in a teacup to see the big picture
35:00 Learning how to find the silver lining/ building intrinsic motivation and learning
Links to Resources Discussed in Episode
Rick Hanson's Website
Just One Thing on Amazon
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