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Fortune
Ethan Kross

Forget toxic positivity. A top neuroscientist explains how even ‘negative emotions’ can help fuel your success

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  • “Negative emotions,” like envy, regret, and guilt, can be motivating, or help you avoid mistakes, respond to a threat, correct an injustice, or sharpen your awareness—as long as they are experienced in the right proportions. Always looking for the positives can sometimes prolong suffering.

Good vibes only. Look on the bright side. Just change your perspective. Everything happens for a reason. It could be worse! Stay positive.

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