Combating Negativity Bias

Did you know our brains evolved to focus on the negative? Our minds are hypersensitive to problems and threats because that’s what kept us alive when we lived in the wild. But in today’s world, that negativity bias can keep us from living happy, fulfilling lives. This audio-only course is led by Dr. Cortland Dahl, a research scientist, meditation teacher, and Chief Contemplative Officer at HMI, along with special guest Dr. Richard Davidson, a pioneering neuroscientist in the field of attention. In this course, You’ll learn what negativity bias is and why we developed it. You’ll also learn how to fight negativity bias by practicing gratitude. After this course, You’ll be able to reframe your negativity bias and shift toward gratitude.