Lesson 6 of 10 – 6:45
What Negativity Bias Does to the Mind
This lesson explains why the mind can keep scanning for what is wrong, even when life is also full of good information. Erika connects this natural bias to hypnosis and change work.
What to listen for
- The mind can over-prioritize threat and mistakes.
- Hypnosis can help attention become more flexible.
- Change often starts by noticing what the mind keeps rehearsing.
Try this after you watch
For one day, notice one place your mind jumps to the worst-case story. Then gently ask what else is also true.
Questions this lesson answers
Is negativity bias bad?
No. It is protective, but it can become exhausting when it runs all day.
Can hypnosis erase negative thoughts?
That is not the goal. The goal is more choice and less automatic rehearsal.
How does this help a hypnotist?
It helps a hypnotist understand why clients may repeat old patterns even when they want something different.
Next step
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