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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 1 MIN

BONUS: “Why You Remember the Criticism More Than the Compliment” (YNBS 095)

from Your Next, Best Step · host Janet J.

Ever notice how 9 compliments disappear the second you get 1 piece of criticism? 🤯Tonight, your brain is going to want to replay the one comment that stung today. Don't beat yourself up for it - that is just your "negativity bias" at work.In fact, researchers have found that our brains process negative information with three times the weight of positive information. It’s an ancient survival system designed to keep you safe from danger, but it’s still running when you're just trying to survive an offhand comment from a coworker.The good news? You aren't stuck with this wiring. You can actually change the ratio.Join me for the full conversation in Episode 095: "Your Brain Has a Negativity Bias, But Gratitude Rewires the Scanner"Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.

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Ever notice how 9 compliments disappear the second you get 1 piece of criticism? 🤯 Tonight, your brain is going to want to replay the one comment that stung today. Don't beat yourself up for it - that is just your "negativity bias" at work. In fact, researchers have found that our brains process negative information with three times the weight of positive information. It’s an ancient survival system designed to keep you safe from danger, but it’s still running when you're just trying to survi...

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