Hey friends,
Negativity doesn’t shout— it whispers, and we believe it.
❓ “Why even try?”
❓ “You’re not good enough.”
❓ “You should’ve done more.”
It hides behind perfection, overthinking, and self-doubt.
But first, a quick build-in-public update…
📈 creatyl Just Crossed $55k MRR…
My new company, creatyl.com, is now at $55k MRR with 1,100+ users.
In just a couple of months out of beta.
This has been 100% bootstrapped.
No funding. No safety net.
Just happy customers and creating something truly needed.
And here’s the part people forget: A personal brand isn’t “marketing.”
It’s trust at scale.
When you show up daily, share the truth, and teach what you know, your audience becomes your first distribution channel.
A few things that matter more than the number:
1,100+ people actively using creatyl
Creators/coaches/consultants launching real offers, not “someday” ideas
Daily feedback shaping what we build next
People replacing 5–8 tools with one simple system
This didn’t happen by accident.
Before we built anything, we spent months talking to creators/coaches/consultants who were stuck:
Too many tools.
Too many options.
Too much friction between idea → income.
So we built for speed, clarity, and affordability - not complexity and overpriced tools.
We opened early access.
Watched how people actually used it.
Cut anything that slowed them down.
Doubled down on what helped them publish and sell faster:
What to sell.
How to package it.
Where to host it.
How to deliver it.
creatyl exists to answer those questions in one place.
We’re still early.
Still shipping weekly.
Still listening closely.
And we’re just getting started.
If you’re building something of your own, follow along.
I’ll keep sharing what’s working, what’s not, and what we’re learning in real time.
Let’s keep going.
P.S. If you want to see how creators/coaches/consultants are using creatyl to build their empires fast, you can try it free here:
Use my sheet to name the patterns, break the loop, and move forward with clarity.
These are habits, not traits. And they can be unlearned.
Negativity isn’t a personality, it’s a pattern.
And patterns can be rewritten.
Today we are going to help you master this by using:
‘15 Types of Negativity to Stop'.
Let’s dive in!
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How to Handle Negativity in Real Work Moments
1. When You’re Stuck in Your Head Before Speaking Up
Scenario: You’re in a meeting. You have an idea, but fear, self-doubt, and overthinking kick in. You stay quiet. Later, someone else says the same thing.
Set a 10-second rule. If the idea still feels useful after 10 seconds, say it.
Lower the bar for speaking. You’re not delivering a TED talk. You’re adding a thought.
Detach from being right. Your job is contribution, not perfection.
Say:
“This might not be fully thought through yet, but here’s one angle we could test.”
“I want to put this on the table early and see how it lands.”
Teams move faster when ideas arrive early, not polished.
Leaders respect people who think out loud, not people who wait for perfect.
2. When Someone Blames Others and Tension Rises
Scenario: A project slips. Fingers point. The room gets tight. Nothing moves forward.
Shift the frame from fault to flow. Ask what broke in the process, not who messed up.
Claim one piece of ownership first. This lowers defenses instantly.
Redirect to the next step. Momentum matters more than post-mortems in the moment.
Say:
“Here’s one thing I could have done earlier.”
“What part of this system made the miss more likely?”
“What’s the smallest move we can make today to get back on track?”
Ownership is contagious.
Calm clarity beats emotional debate every time.
3. When You’re Comparing Yourself to High Performers
Scenario: A teammate gets praised. You feel behind. Motivation drops. Quiet resentment builds.
Switch comparison to extraction. Ask what you can copy, not why you’re behind.
Name one skill, not the whole person. No one wins at everything.
Turn envy into a learning signal. It shows you what you care about.
Say (to yourself or a mentor):
“What skill of theirs is making the biggest difference?”
“What’s one habit I could test for the next two weeks?”
Progress comes from stealing smart moves, not judging yourself.
Focused growth beats emotional spirals.
4. When Complaining Becomes the Default
Scenario: The same problems come up again and again. Energy drops. Nothing changes.
Set a personal rule: no complaint without a next step.
Translate emotion into a request. Frustration usually hides a clear need.
Move from venting to design. What would “better” actually look like?
Say:
“Here’s what’s not working. Here’s what would help.”
“Can we try this one small change for a week?”
“I don’t need this fixed forever. I need it improved by Friday.”
Clear requests beat emotional noise.
Leaders listen to people who bring options, not just problems.
Here's how you can make it real today:
Step 1: Pick your pattern
Look at the list of 15 types of negativity and choose one that shows up most for you right now.
Not the biggest one. The most frequent one.
That’s your focus for today.
Step 2: Choose your interrupt moment
Decide one moment today when you’ll catch it.
Write a short reminder somewhere you’ll see it:
“Catch it. Change it.”
Step 3: Do one interrupt action
When the negative pattern appears, do one small interrupt instead of your usual reaction.
Examples:
Pause for five seconds before responding
Ask one clarifying question
Write the next step instead of replaying the issue
Say one honest sentence instead of staying quiet
Start the task for just two minutes
Only one action. No fixing everything.
Step 4: Notice the shift
Later in the day, take 30 seconds and ask:
Did this lower tension?
Did it make the moment simpler?
Did it help me move forward faster?
Just notice. No judging.
Step 5: Close the day with one line
Before the day ends, finish one sentence:
“Today went better because I stopped ___ and did ___.”
That’s how negative habits lose their grip.
AI Prompt: “Act as a practical work coach. Help me apply today’s “Stop One Negative Pattern” challenge in real work moments.
Context for Today:
The negative pattern I want to stop: [Name one from the list of 15]
My work setting today: [Meetings / messages / solo work / mixed]
The moment this pattern usually shows up: [Before speaking / after feedback / during stress / when behind]
Provide:
A simple plan for today with one clear focus and one rule I should follow.
One short interrupt action I can use the moment the pattern appears.
Exact words to say (or write) in that moment, using natural workplace language.
A backup action if I miss the moment the first time.
One end-of-day reflection question to help lock in the lesson.
Keep everything:
Short
Clear
Realistic for a busy workday
The goal is not to fix everything — it’s to make one better move today.”
Negativity is not who you are.
It is what shows up when pressure goes unchecked.
You don’t need a new personality to change your days.
You need better pauses, clearer words, and smaller choices.
That’s how control quietly returns.
Until next time and with lots of love,
Justin
This Week’s Growth Recommendations
Book To Read:
“The Antidote” by Oliver Burkeman (see it here)
TED Talk to Watch:
“Getting stuck in the negatives" by Alison Ledgerwood (see it here)
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