Why are you so negative at times

John Assaraf

Where does the negativity comes from?

We are biologically wired to be negative first.

Evolution - Negativity necessary for protection and preservation of species

Amygdala, the fear centre in brain is the filtering system used for protection from danger

Brain always looks for and find whatever is harmful to us physically or emotionally

Brings into consciousness any real or imagined danger

Two parts of Brain

                Frankenstein Brain (FB)

            Einstein Brain (EB)

It leads to negative self talk and negative self beliefs about capabilities. This part of brain that focuses on negativity is Frankenstein Brain (FB) - Right Prefrontal Cortex

There is another part of brain Einstein Brain (EB) responsible for creativity focused on positivity - Left Prefrontal Cortex

The key is to deactivate FB and activate EB

Innercise

·         Choose a Goal

·         Focus on FB and write down why you cannot achieve your goals. All the negative thoughts and beliefs will come out.

·         Focus on EB and write down what you can do to achieve your goals. Even if you don't know how to do it right now, focus on how part will activate EB and soon you will be flooded with creative ideas.

At any given time only one of these can function. If FB is active EB is not and vice versa.

Whenever negativity takes over your mind it means FB is dominating. Be aware. Focus on EB. Put all your attention on it. Activate it. Once it gets activated FB will automatically deactivate.

Frankenstein Brain (FB) or Einstein Brain (EB) which part of the brain is activated in your life right now?