10 WAYS TO STOP CHEATING YOURSELF

Sometimes it feels as though our whole lives consist of one long struggle with our emotions, laziness, and temptations. However, with a few psychological tricks, you can overcome any problems you might face. Here is a short list of some easy ways to understand the inner workings of your mind better and bring your life under control.

10 WAYS TO STOP CHEATING YOURSELF

– Your brain can protect your health and also determine your mood. So when you condemn your mistakes and weaknesses, your mind searches desperately for a way to cheer you up.

– Your brain is not a fan of long-term projects as it has to expend a lot of energy on them. To counter this, simply read a little each day — 10 or 12 pages won’t strain your mind.

– Try to visualize your desires — don’t focus on the objects you wish you owned, but on the skills you wish you had.

– Periods of physical exercise or extreme stress make a person more talkative than normal. In such moments, you’re more likely to reveal a well-kept secret.

– It’s time to give up all those smartphone games that supposedly “develop brainpower and attention span.” Let’s admit — they don’t work.

– If you’re facing a complex challenge, break it up into smaller, more manageable tasks. This trick will help your brain stop thinking about the difficulties that lie ahead and turn its attention to resolving a logical series of steps.

– Just remove your plate from your field of view, or cover it with a napkin. By doing so, you’ll cut off the production of dopamine — “the hormone of desire.”

– A reduction in light sends a signal to your brain that it’s time to rest. In turn, your brain allows the production of melatonin to begin, which regulates your circadian rhythm.

– It’s best to refuse to take anything for free if you want to avoid wasting excessive amounts of money in the long run.