Your co-worker surprised you with a chocolate chip cookie, but a teammate took a dig at your report. As the day goes on, you’re more likely to dwell on the criticism than the act of kindness. Negative ...

Despite our baked-in negativity bias, we still have the power to choose our perspective and to act instead of react. After speaking on a panel with another colleague, I was impressed with her ...

It is a scientific fact that we have more vivid memories of negative or painful experiences than positive ones, making it more likely that those experiences will shape our future decision making. That ...

Discover why the "bad portions" of the user journey are the ones that tend to be remembered, and what to do about it. Picture this: You’re sitting on a train to see a friend of yours you haven’t seen ...

The human tendency to dwell on the negative can stifle creative thinking and innovation. But biology does not have to determine the success of mindful companies. Creativity inherently requires us to ...

Given today’s political climate, anger is evident in terms of protests, social media postings, podcasts, and the mainstream media. During such times, there appears to be an escalation of negativity ...

Imagine scrolling through your social media feed. You see a mix of posts—some positive, some neutral, and some negative. Which one grabs your attention? Chances are, the negative post does. Whether it ...