689. Why Does My Mind Always Go Negative?

Why does my brain always go so negative — even when nothing is actually wrong?A chocolate lab on my walking route (and one word in a text) taught me I was writing tragedies I had no way of knowing were true.In this episode: • The story I invented about a dog I pass every morning• What “done.” can sound like when your inner voice gets to the text first• Why the first draft isn’t a personality flaw• One thing you can do this week: say “I made that up,” then offer a kinder second draftIf this found you at the right time, subscribe so the next one can too.Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Instagram: @theheididawsonTell me: what have you been making up a sad story about?