Such neuroplasticity is amazing, especially from such a simple act. When we scan and identify positive wins on a daily basis, the brain’s neural pathways that identify positive events actually become stronger - we are, in effect, rewiring our brains. We, in effect, set up a new scan-and-identify program.īy regularly looking for and writing down our achievements, however small, we are creating a new mental habit. Grateful as we are to that instinct, many of us are now trying to “evolve” our brains, if you will, to be more predisposed to positive experiences, therefore training ourselves to be happier and more positive in our thought patterns. This signal can be traced back to our times of having to survive difficult situations - some would say from the development of early man-still in play today to keep us safe. It sends a signal of “ Let’s never do that again!” Negative memories often seem stronger, and the reason for that is because the brain is wired to hang on to those uncomfortable memories. Have you ever noticed that it can be easier to recall negative situations than positive ones? If we talk to someone about “that time in the hospital” or “what happened at school,” they can often describe the events with startling clarity - imprinted on their memory is the smell of the hospital, the glare of the lights, how they felt when the others looked at them, or what the teacher did or didn’t do.

Our brain has a negative bent, often referred to as negativity bias.

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