Have you ever noticed how hostile the world is today? You go to turn on the news, and the reporter is discussing the latest shootings or the war in Russia. When you scroll through social media, you notice the many arguments people are having over the slightest disagreement. What about your inner self? Do you find your mental health in a primarily negative state? When one bad thing happens to you, do you fixate on it all day? With so much negativity around, how can you change it to thrive in a more positive environment? In this episode of "The Sales Evangelist Podcast," host Donald Kelly speaks with Anthony Iannarino, the author of the book "The Negativity Fast." Tune in to discover the health risks of negativity, the benefits of gratitude, and why you need to grab a copy of this book. Negativity Fast Background After the shutdown and people returning to their regular routines, Anthony noticed how everyone around had a negative aurora around them. Everybody complained about everything, no matter how minor the issue was. Due to this, he conducted research on why humans are more pessimistic and struggle with staying positive. In his book, you’ll discover the scientific reasons for negativity and how people can switch to becoming more positive. One thing he noticed while researching and writing the book was that he was writing it for the wrong group of people. He believes mindfulness and knowing the importance of mental health should be taught to children in elementary schools. Doing so will help them remain optimistic as they become adults, and they can struggle less when it comes to their mental health. Why Are People So Negative? Anthony discusses how many people operate on negativity bias in his book. This prevents them from seeing the positives in their lives. He also shares the four elements of negativity bias: Negative potency: Negative things register more emotionally than positive things. Steeper negative gradients: The closer you get to an adverse event, the more damaging it feels to you.

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