Tag: anxiety
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Evolutionary Roots of Pessimistic Thinking
Our minds carry ancestral echoes of suspense—an inherited vigilance that once kept us alive but now often casts a shadow over everyday moments. This ancient predisposition, known as negativity bias, means we instinctively scan for threats and replay worst-case scenarios. While once an invaluable survival tool, in modern life it can feel like a relentless…
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The Cost of Chronic Negativity on Mind and Body
Introduction: The Weight of a Dark Lens Living beneath a persistent cloud of negativity can feel like carrying an invisible backpack filled with heavy stones. Every glance at the world through this tinted lens magnifies threats, minimizes joys, and distorts reality until simple moments of peace become rare. Over time, chronic pessimism seeps into the…