That's a good way of looking at it! I can be critical, but also be positive at the same time. Being critical is a negative in my eyes, but I guess it doesn't have to beI believe you are confusing being critical with being negative. Being critical means you are good at any job. You don’t slack off. It’s a personal philosophy.
Being negative is an emotional state of mind that clouds your judgment and ruins your life. And like any state of mind it changes constantly so you can never be satisfied.
The best way to change is to first identify and recognize your weakness and strengths. Fix the weakness and bolster your strength. You should know how it goes since you do it everyday at work.
Example: look at John Wick. The dude isn’t a murder hobo psychopath. He’s just very focused and mission driven but his job ended up being assassin. Your job doesn’t define you. So your “negativity” isn’t necessary for the job. It’s more likely being around a negative environment made you more miserable.
I feel that being critical is a good life skill to have. It makes me a better worker, a better audiophile, a better self. That distinction between critical and negativity is interesting. I've never thought about it that way. Thanks!
I've been listening to some more positive, negative music. Maybe that will help.