Are We Wired for Happiness or Stress?

Our brains become naturally more attuned to negative experiences, a phenomenon called the “negativity bias.” This evolutionary trait helped our ancestors survive threats. As a side effect, the brain can dampen modern happiness. 

The good news is that we can counterbalance stress by focusing on positive moments. Mindfulness and gratitude help you retrain your brain and help make it easier to experience joy. Please remember that stress may be hardwired, yet happiness is a skill we can nurture.