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Why are we so negative? An expert answers

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Last updated: July 5, 2025 10:58 am
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Do you ever find yourself dwelling on a negative comment someone made about you, even though you’ve received countless compliments and praise? It’s a common phenomenon that many of us experience, and it begs the question: why do we remember insults more vividly than compliments?

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The Psychology Behind Remembering InsultsImpact of Social Media and DoomscrollingOvercoming the Negativity Bias

The Psychology Behind Remembering Insults

Psychologists believe that our brains are hardwired to pay more attention to negative experiences than positive ones. This is known as the negativity bias, and it evolved as a survival mechanism to help us avoid danger and threats. As a result, negative information triggers a stronger emotional response and is more likely to be stored in our long-term memory.

Impact of Social Media and Doomscrolling

In today’s digital age, social media plays a significant role in exacerbating our tendency to remember insults. The constant scrolling through news feeds and timelines, known as “doomscrolling,” bombards us with negative content that can amplify our negative emotions and reinforce the negativity bias.

Overcoming the Negativity Bias

While it may be challenging to overcome our natural inclination to fixate on insults, there are strategies we can employ to reframe our thinking and focus on the positive aspects of our lives. Practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and self-compassion can help shift our perspective and cultivate a more balanced view of ourselves and others.

Remembering insults more vividly than compliments is a common cognitive bias that many of us experience. By understanding the psychology behind this phenomenon and implementing strategies to counteract it, we can learn to appreciate the positive feedback we receive and let go of the negativity that holds us back.

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