If you observe your thoughts for more than a few moments, you may notice a phenomenon called the negativity bias. This deep-seated cognitive bias refers to the tendency of the mind to gravitate toward ...

Negative-minded people often use specific phrases that reflect their pessimistic outlook and can bring down those around them. Particular words are more pervasive when my counseling clients report ...

Working with negative people is like running up a hill that never ends. It doesn’t take long for all those pessimistic attitudes to poison everyone. Ultimately, they bring down everyone’s motivation, ...