Psychology says, hearing a single negative thing could damage at least five positive memories. Distancing yourself from negativity is self-care.
As human beings, we tend to remember negative experiences more vividly than positive ones. This phenomenon is known as the negativity bias, and it has been extensively studied by psychologists. The negativity bias suggests that hearing a single negative thing could damage at least five positive memories. This means that the impact of negative experiences on our psyche is much stronger than that of positive ones. Psychologists believe that the negativity bias is an evolutionary adaptation that helped our ancestors survive in dangerous environments. In ancient times, humans faced many life-threatening situations, such as predator attacks and food scarcity. In such situations, it was essential to remember negative experiences to avoid making the same mistakes again. However, in today's world, where the majority of our daily experiences are not life-threatening, the negativity bias can cause more harm than good. This means that if you receive criticism or negative feedback, it could