Overgeneralization
by Mario H. Noronha
Topic of this content: How overgeneralization contributes to a negative mindset
Who might be interested in reading: people and professionals
In this third text this month, we will address excessive generalization, one of the factors that can contribute to a negative mindset.
Overgeneralization is characterized by drawing broad, generalized conclusions based on a single event or a single piece of evidence. For example, someone who experiences a setback and concludes that all their future attempts will also fail.
One of the consequences, which is produced, is poor decision-making, because negative thinking can cloud judgment and lead to decisions being conditioned for this reason. Fear of failure and negative expectations can result in missed opportunities and overly cautious or even defeatist choices in advance.
"All
generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain
A possible solution involves practicing Mindfulness and Meditation. These practices can help people become more aware of their thoughts and feelings. Additionally, it helps them recognize patterns of negativity and learn to detach from them, rather than being consumed by them.
However, these practices can be made difficult by daily stress and overload, which, in fact, also contribute to the original problem. High levels of stress and a feeling of being overwhelmed, caused by the demands of life, can lead to negative thoughts and this stress can narrow perspective, making it harder to see positive alternatives or solutions.
Therefore, an effort is needed to break the negative pattern, otherwise a negative spiral is created, with profoundly unwanted effects and consequences.
When it is possible to create positive
perspectives, people often experience higher levels of happiness and
satisfaction with life, in addition to tending to value the present moment and
find joy in small pleasures, which contributes to a fuller life.
Author's note: this text expresses a personal perspective framed within some parameters, it is not a scientific article, of a medical, prescriptive or binding nature. It is also important to note that it was not intended to be an exhaustive analysis, in the future there will be new texts that will address other ways of looking at these same topics.
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