Stop Whining, Start Winning: Daily GSD Mission!
Let’s face it: negativity is not just a thief. It creeps in when we least expect it, hijacking our thoughts and slowing down our productivity. It also stays around us for much longer than it should. Ever been waiting for a response from a colleague and turned it into a small-scale personal crisis? We’ve all been there, overthinking every nuance of a short reply or a delayed message. It’s time to cut that nonsense out and train ourselves to think positively, focusing instead on Getting Stuff Done (GSD) every single day. Nothing will push you forward more assertively than everyday wins.
Why We Dwell on the Negative Negativity has a way of sticking around without logical reason. It sticks to us, while positive moments often disappear quickly. A harsh critique can echo in our minds long after the praise fades. This pattern isn’t just annoying; it’s toxic. It drains our energy and keeps us stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and frustration. Negative events have a greater impact on us than positive events. According to social psychology research, people are more stressed out by the loss of $50 than they are made happy by finding $50. This is also known as the positive-negative asymmetry which is well explained in the beautiful book “The Power of Bad” by John Tierney. This negativity bias means that we feel the pain of a negative comment, or a reproach more powerfully than…
