Mind
9 clever psychological tricks you will love
Our mind is a funny thing. The centre of our intelligence, it can still (sometimes) be fooled by a clever ruse. These psychological tips and tricks can help make life easier and less stressful.
- Chewing gum of eating food can help alleviate nerves as it tricks a primal part of your brain into thinking you can’t be in danger as you’re eating.
- If somebody is angry and aggressive but you remain calm they may become angrier but will be ashamed of their behavior later.
- If you ask a question and only get a partial answer in return, maintain eye contact and stay quiet. The person answering will assume that you’re onto them and keep talking.
- Emotional expressions can help create emotions. If you want to feel happy, smile as wide as you can.
- Before an anxiety-inducing situation, imagine that the person you’re meeting is an old friend. This way, you’re in charge of the situation and your comfort will be infectious.
- People are more likely to agree to a smaller favour if they deny a larger one or two first.
- Many people can’t tell the difference between brilliance and confidence. If you seem like you know what you’re doing, people will rally around.
- Try to notice someone’s eye colour when you first meet them. People like you more for the slightly increased eye contact.
- Don’t say or write the phrases “I think” or “I believe”. It’s implied anyway and it sounds like you lack confidence.
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