Tag emotional intelligence

En ung kvinne ser ned med et alvorlig uttrykk, mens uklare tomler i bakgrunnen viser både opp og ned – et visuelt bilde på hvordan negative opplevelser ofte overskygger de positive.

Why Negative Experiences Carry More Weight

Why do negative experiences stay with us longer than positive ones? This article explores negativity bias, the psychological tendency to remember criticism, setbacks, and painful experiences more vividly than success and praise. Discover why our brains are wired this way, how it affects our daily lives, and how negative experiences can become a source of growth, resilience, and empathy.

To personer i dress håndhilser i et lyst kontormiljø. I bakgrunnen vises en stor skjerm som viser nettsiden “Open Mind” med teksten “Everything is negotiable” og et portrett av nettstedets eier.

Everything is negotiable

Life is one continuous negotiation, whether we're aware of it or not. Negotiation isn’t about winning – it’s about finding a solution that brings value. Whether you work in sales, handle customer service, manage a project, or are simply deciding what’s for dinner – remember, everything can be negotiated.