Bad experiences affect us much more powerfully than good ones, but there are ways to deal with this destructive bias and overcome it

Note: This piece contains too many countless gems, so we've published it in whole for those without subscriptions. Read on for solid tips on overcoming negativity bias, how to go on a "low bad diet" — and improve your outlook in the year(s) to come. Fantastic life advice here folks, get you some! And let's all do our best to make 2020 a positive and joyful experience.

By John Tierney and Roy F. Baumeister | Dec. 27, 2019 11:33 am ET | Reprinted in whole from WSJ (source)

The new year is supposed to bring hope, but too often it feels grim. We resolve to be virtuous—to lose weight, to exercise, to unplug from social media—but we recall past failures and fear another losing struggle. We toast to a better, happier world in 2020, but we know there will be endless bad news and vitriol, especially this election year.