Why We Remember Criticism and Forget the Good

Why We Remember Criticism and Forget the Good

June 20, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

James explores the science of gratitude and the impact of negativity bias on our mental well-being.

Send us Fan Mail Why is it that one piece of criticism can stay with us for years, yet we quickly forget the things that are going well? The answer lies in our psychology. Human beings are wired to spot threats and problems. It's how we survived. But in today's world, that negativity bias can leave us stressed, anxious and focused on what's wrong. In this episode, James is flying solo exploring the science of gratitude. Not as a fluffy self-help idea, but as a practical tool for improving wel...

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