React Negative Quote by Paul Tough
““tend to react to negative events by explaining them as permanent, personal, and pervasive.7””
About This Quote
Source Book: How Children Succeed, 2012
People often view negative events as permanent, personal, and pervasive, leading to reactive negativity.
In simple terms: Negative events are seen as lasting, personal, and widespread.
Challenge the permanence of negative interpretations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress management
- therapy
- coaching
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe a setback?
- What evidence counters the permanence belief?
Overcoming this bias requires sustained effort.