This might be harder for people than the positive ones. Most people don’t like being negative and even have trouble thinking in such a way. So, here we go:
- Do you think there is any benefit to negative thinking?
- What do you think causes people to become inherently negative?
- What effect do you think negative thinking has on mental health?
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Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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It’s a tough line to walk. We do need to know about the bad stuff. Just need good stuff too.
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I agree with L. Marie – reporters always concentrate on the negative and it can’t help but affect the viewers.
What causes negativity? Listening to it constantly. It’s like a nail in the ear. Although there are people who are naturally negative. People I try to avoid.
And yes, negativity can affect your mental health. Look at what Trump derangement syndrome has done to a lot of people.
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Do you think avoiding negative people makes them more negative? They might notice people steering clear and pull further into themselves.
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I guess that’s a possibility, but I don’t like to spend time with negative people. I find it distressing.
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I find it interesting how negativity is always seen as bad and we say brain chemistry. Nobody says positively is caused by that.
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I think it works both ways. Some people seem to be positive by nature, which could well be down to brain chemistry.
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These are hard questions, but I will say that a bit of devil’s advocate can benefit everyone. Thinking about the worst case scenario can help us make better decisions.
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True. It’s like a touch of negativity to prevent blind optimism.
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I don’t think there is any benefit to negative thinking other than trying to figure out the next move of a negative thinker?
I think people become inherently negative through repeated negative experiences I don’t believe they are born that way.
I think negative thinking has a major impact on health. It causes reactions in the body that are not healthy and can cause negative thinkers to try dangerous ways to get out of a negative cycle with drugs, alcohol, overeating, or social withdrawal.
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People really are negative about negativity. Can’t say I’m surprised though. Humans tend to avoid and be outspoken against things that are ‘bad’.
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Do you think there is any benefit to negative thinking? It might be a caution that something in your life is off kilter, and you need to work through whatever it is.
What do you think causes people to become inherently negative? Repeated bad experiences can definitely make one cynical and expecting the worse.
What effect do you think negative thinking has on mental health? Surely it exacerbates any struggles that might be going on. People might feel more trapped and unable to get out of their situation.
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I think you’re the only person to find a silver lining to negativity. It’s a good point though. Kind of like a fever for the flu.
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Call me an optimist?
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Optimistic about pessimism?
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