It takes five positive things to outweigh a single negative thing…

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“ Our brains have something called a “negativity bias” that makes us remember bad news more than good, which is why you quickly forget that your co-workers complimented your presentation but keep dwelling on the fact that a kid at the bus stop insulted your shoes. To feel balanced, we beed at least a five to one ration of good to bad in our lives…”

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