6 useful psychological tricks you can use in daily life
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Everyday, we come across
Everyday, we come across circumstances that require smart and quick decision-making skills.
So here are 6 psychological tricks you can use in daily life.
When people tell you
When people tell you things you don’t agree with
Don’t object to them firmly.
First acknowledge what they say with words like, “I see what you mean” and continue with your own opinion asking “but have you ever thought about this part of it?”
That approach will help you make your point without being interrupted or having someone oppose you.
To get friendlier with
To get friendlier with a person
Emphasize your shared values. In other words, try finding a point of similarity between the two of you and then highlight it.
This is according to the “similarity-attraction effect”, stating that you are more attracted to those who are similar to you.
To improve your moodYou
To improve your mood
You can write down negative thoughts and toss them in a trash can.
And if you are angry, draw lines. Simple patterns relax you.
If you feel sad, paint a rainbow.
To give someone positive
To give someone positive memories of your conversation or interaction
Let them talk about themselves.
One study showed that when people talked about themselves, the reward system of the brain became activated, meaning talking about oneself felt actually rewarding.
If you want someone
If you want someone to carry something for you
Hand it over to them while talking. Most people won’t notice that you’re handing them something and they will take it.
But note that this trick may not work on people who are naturally more attentive as well as less close to you.
To make yourself look
To make yourself look like a naturally good listener, even if you aren’t one
Paraphrase what someone else has just said and say it again. Remember to not be too obvious though.
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