197 Why Your Brain Is More Likely To Believe the Bad Stuff (And How to Flip the Script)

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Have you ever found yourself fixating on the one bad comment, missed workout, or minor setback—while completely ignoring all the wins? That’s your negativity bias at work. It’s a totally normal, human thing… but when left unchecked, it can quietly sabotage your confidence, motivation, and progress for years.

In this powerful episode, we unpack why we’re hardwired to focus on fear, failure, and criticism—and how that might be keeping you stuck in a loop of self-doubt and pressure, even when you're doing all the "right" things. You’ll discover how to recognise your own negativity patterns, why they feel so real, and how to reframe your thoughts in a way that helps you move towards what you want, instead of just away from what you fear.

Whether you’re struggling with body image, inconsistent habits, or self-sabotage, this conversation will help you flip the script and finally start leading with belief, trust, and self-compassion.

Key takeaways:

-What negativity bias is, and why your brain holds onto the bad more than the good

-How fear of judgement, failure, or not being “enough” might be secretly running the show

-Why trying to “think positively” often doesn’t work—and what to do instead

-The 3-step process: Notice, Name, Reframe — and how to use it to break free from fear-based thinking

-How to start shifting your motivation from escape mode to aspiration mode

Hit play and discover how to let positivity, trust, and self-worth take the lead.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

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