20 Psychological Hacks That Will Change Your Life

Even if you don’t realise it, psychology is a vital part of your daily life. You may not be into therapy, but psychology surrounds your interactions with people, objects – everything, more than you may know.

When you go for a job that you’re interested in, for example, you utilise psychology to promote confidence – even if it’s faked – and to read what your prospective employer wants you to act like to convince that you’re the one for the job. You also change your looks when you get your haircut to try and alter the way that people read you – for example, short hair may convey that you’re more edgy, while letting it grow longer shows you’re more carefree.

But that’s just the beginning! Below are more ways how you can use psychology in your everyday life and how you can make your life better using it!

 

1. Be your own superhero

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If you’re in a situation such as a presentation or a job interview, where you need to show you’re confident, or you just want to boost yourself up, then do your best impression of a superhero. Perhaps lose the cape. Pull your shoulders back, stand up straight, have your legs wider apart than normal, puff out your chest and stand with your hands on your hips. This will make an immediate difference.

 

 

2. Read your friends

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If you’ve ever been curious as to who in your friendship group is the closest, wait until you see them laugh. Whoever they lock eyes with, when they’re laughing – research shows – is their closest friend.

 

 

3. Eat slowly

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If you’re trying to lose weight, then watch how fast you’re eating your food. Take your time to really taste what you’re eating. It can take your stomach up to 20 minutes to communicate with your brain that you’re full. If you’re eating more slowly, this means that you’ll be less likely to overeat.

 

 

4. Clench your fists

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Nope, we’re not asking you to start a fight. Have you ever had that feeling where you’re trying to remember an actor’s name and it’s just not coming to you? Try clenching your fists when you think about it. This boosts your brain activity and can help you to remember things better.

 

 

5. Stop counting sheep, count your breaths!

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If you’re struggling to get to sleep, this breathing tip might help: take in a slow breath on a count of four, then exhale, then inhale again on a count of seven, then exhale, then inhale again on a count of eight and exhale one last time. This adds more oxygen to your blood, which relaxes you.