Despite the complexity and intricacies of everyday life in the modern world, many of our common problems can be solved by employing simple psychological tricks. You'd be surprised how easy it is to distract and persuade the human mind through mastering several psychological techniques. Besides using these tips for evil purposes, the following psychological life hacks can be used to help you succeed in work, school, social situations and almost every other aspect of life.
1. Find out who's boning who by paying attention when they laugh.
When you're in a group of people laughing, you will automatically and unintentionally look at the person you like most or feel closest to.
2. Avoid the dreaded sidewalk shuffle by using your eyes.
To prevent against that awkward sidewalk shuffle, purposely look above a person's shoulder or between heads of the crowd. This shows the direction you're intending on going and will help guide people around you.
3. Emotions > Words.
People remember feelings over exact words, so when you want to get a message across, focus on manipulating the way you deliver the message rather than what you're going to specifically say.
4. Keep your enemies close.
When you're in a tense situation or argument, stand next to the person rather than directly in front of them. You seem like less of a threat and it is less likely for someone to react aggressively if you're in close proximity to them.
5. Catch your boyfriend in the act of not paying attention to you by watching his arm movements.
If you want to see if someone is actually listening to what you're saying, cross your arms. Usually, if the person is paying attention, they will follow your movements and also fold their arms.
6. Chew gum when you're nervous.
When you start to feel the anxiety butterflies before an interview or presentation, chew gum. The act of chewing will convince your brain that you're not in danger, and thus should not be nervous, because you wouldn't be able to eat if you were in danger.
7. The word 'because' is most effective at getting what you want.
Using the word 'because' when asking for a favor tricks people's brains into thinking there is a good reason for it. Even if the reason is ridiculous.
