The Negativity Bias

The human mind often does things that seem illogical and counter-productive. One of these is our 'Negativity Bias.' We will always focus on what is wrong with a situation — why do you think we never hear positive news stories? We are incredibly gifted creatures. Despite all of one's successes, one will still focus on one's faults. This is why so many talented people here this world feel inadequate.

If I am fit, wealthy, smart and all all round nice guy, I will still feel inadequate. I will forget a compliment within a week. An insult will stay in my head forever. This is also why, according to an article from Psychology Today, marriages survive only when the positive acts occur more frequently than negative or hateful ones.
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While you will never be able to get rid of this bias, acknowledging its existence will help you manage it. By recognising the existence of a 'Negativity Bias,' we will know when we are being influenced by it. By recognising it, you can come closer to ending your body image problems.

Once I realised the effects of the negativity bias, my outlook on life changed. Whenever I feel down or not good enough, I remind myself of this bias' impact on my mind. I am a much better person than my negative mind tells me I am.