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Dominating Negative Thoughts
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59:36 - 1:04:11 (04:35)

Negative thoughts tend to dominate a person's thinking, especially if they are dealing with difficult situations like living in a war-torn area or facing abusive situations. However, this does not imply that humans are wired to think negatively; the negative thoughts get more attention and create complete disruption in the brain.

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In this podcast, the speaker talks about the vastness of human thoughts, estimating that people have around 60,000 thoughts a day, most of which are recurring.
59:36 - 1:01:26 (01:50)
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Thoughts
Summary

In this podcast, the speaker talks about the vastness of human thoughts, estimating that people have around 60,000 thoughts a day, most of which are recurring. He also explains how a single thought can contain multiple memories.

Chapter
Dominating Negative Thoughts
Episode
1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The focus on negative thoughts is not because we are naturally wired to be negative, but rather because they create a stronger physical reaction in our brains as they pose a threat to our survival.
1:01:26 - 1:02:16 (00:49)
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Negative Thoughts
Summary

The focus on negative thoughts is not because we are naturally wired to be negative, but rather because they create a stronger physical reaction in our brains as they pose a threat to our survival.

Chapter
Dominating Negative Thoughts
Episode
1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Trauma caused by war, abuse or illness dominates an individual's life and may lead to conditions like PTSD.
1:02:16 - 1:04:11 (01:55)
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Trauma
Summary

Trauma caused by war, abuse or illness dominates an individual's life and may lead to conditions like PTSD. Depending on the country and situations, 20-40% of the population may have experienced trauma.

Chapter
Dominating Negative Thoughts
Episode
1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
Podcast
The School of Greatness