20 Psychological Hacks That Will Change Your Life (3 of 4)

11. Take a nap

Who doesn’t love a nap? While it may make you feel a little bit lazy if you decide to take a nap, it’s actually really good for boosting not just your memory, but your productivity! Try to take an hour long nap daily. Research has shown that people who do this have stronger memories and are good at their jobs.

12. Silence is golden

If there’s something that you’re dying to know from someone or you want them to confess something, don’t bombard them with questions. Instead, stay quiet. The more silent you remain while holding eye contact, they won’t be able to keep it to themselves for long. This especially works with guilty kids!

13. Listen to music while you’re working out

If you’re someone who struggles to drag yourself to the gym, then listen to your favourite music while you work out. It can give you that extra persuasion that you need while lifting weights or running on the treadmill to push yourself that bit further.

14. Listen to loud music to calm down

Nope, that’s not a typo. It’s been shown that listening to quiet music isn’t always proven to have a calming effect on anxious people. If you want to feel more relaxed, then listen to more fast-paced or louder music.

15. Copy people’s body language

So many studies have shown how vital body language is in building relationships with the people around you. If you want to gain someone’s trust, try to secretly copy their body language. If they decide to lean back, you should do the same. Don’t go to the extreme if they have specific habits, however, as they may think you’re making fun of them.