Human Nature
Self-Deception: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
We’re surprisingly good at fooling ourselves: about our mistakes, our motives and our habits. Here’s why the mind does it, and simple ways to see yourself a little more honestly.
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Human Nature
Negativity Bias: Why Your Mind Holds On to the Bad More Than the Good
One harsh comment can outweigh ten compliments. Here’s why your brain gives bad moments extra weight, and gentle, practical ways to give the good a fair hearing.
6 min read