Do you feel the sting of an insult more powerfully than you feel the joy of praise? Are you constantly scanning for what's wrong, instead of what's right? If so, you may be experiencing the negativity bias—the psychological phenomenon that causes negative experiences to have a greater impact on our brains than positive or neutral ones. Negativity bias affects our lives in so many sneaky ways—including our relationships, our motivation to complete a task, and our decision-making. In today's episode, I share some strategies we can all use to manage our minds and focus on the brighter side of life.