Doomscrolling: Understanding Negativity Bias | Dan Crown

By Dan Crown

Break Free from the Cycle of Negative News

We all know the feeling—scrolling endlessly through headlines filled with fear, conflict, and bad news. This modern habit, called doomscrolling, is fueled by the brain’s negativity bias, making us addicted to harmful content that drains our energy and peace of mind.

In Doomscrolling: Understanding Negativity Bias, author Dan Crown explains the psychology behind this digital trap and gives you clear strategies to stop it. Learn how to reclaim your focus, restore emotional balance, and protect your mental health in today’s overwhelming online world.

Inside This Book, You’ll Discover:

The science of negativity bias and why your brain clings to bad news. How doomscrolling increases stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. Practical tools to limit exposure to negative content without cutting off from the world. Mindfulness techniques to rewire your brain toward positivity and resilience. Steps to create healthy digital habits and regain control of your attention.

Who Should Read This Book?

Anyone spending too much time on social media or news feeds. People struggling with anxiety, information overload, or mental fatigue. Readers interested in psychology, self-help, mindfulness, or digital detox. Professionals, students, or parents looking to balance online life with real life.

Why This Book Matters

In a world where negativity spreads faster than truth, Doomscrolling: Understanding Negativity Bias offers not just awareness but practical solutions. Dan Crown blends psychology, mindfulness, and self-development into a short, accessible guide that helps you:

Recognize harmful patterns in your online behavior. Protect your subconscious from constant negativity. Build inner strength and focus on what truly matters.

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Doomscrolling: Understanding Negativity Bias

❓ What is doomscrolling?

Answer: Doomscrolling is the compulsive habit of scrolling through negative news and harmful online content, often leading to stress, anxiety, and mental exhaustion. This book explains the psychology behind doomscrolling and provides strategies to stop it.

❓ What does “negativity bias” mean?

Answer: Negativity bias is the brain’s tendency to focus more on negative information than positive. In today’s digital age, this bias fuels doomscrolling behavior, making people more likely to consume bad news instead of uplifting content.

❓ Who is the author of Doomscrolling: Understanding Negativity Bias?

Answer: The book is written by Dan Crown (also known as Dan Anghel), a self-help and psychology author who explores mental health, mindfulness, and digital habits in modern life.

❓ How can this book help me stop doomscrolling?

Answer: The book combines psychology, mindfulness, and practical exercises to help you:

Recognize the trap of doomscrolling. Limit exposure to negative media. Build healthier digital habits. Protect your mental health and emotional well-being.

❓ Is this book only for people with social media addiction?

Answer: Not at all. This guide is for anyone struggling with information overload, constant news updates, or stress from digital consumption—whether it’s social media, online news, or even work emails.

❓ How long is the book?

Answer: Doomscrolling: Understanding Negativity Bias is a short, focused eBook (78 pages), designed to give you fast, actionable insights without overwhelming you with theory.

❓ Where can I buy the book?

Answer: The eBook is available worldwide on Google Play Books for only €0.87.

❓ What keywords best describe this book?

Answer: Doomscrolling book, negativity bias psychology, how to stop doomscrolling, digital detox, social media mental health, mindfulness for anxiety, break bad digital habits, Dan Crown books.