Let me tell you something, I’m all about #lifehacks . That’s right. If there’s an idea that might save me precious time or give me peace of mind , sign me up.
That’s why I was thrilled when I learned about this one video series TikToker @adoriandeck started that will teach all of us some useful life hacks from a psychological point of view. Let’s check them out.
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333 Rule
“If you’re suffering from racing thoughts , use the 333 rule: name three things you see, three things you hear, and three parts of your body. This will help center your mind and bring you back to the present.”
Apparently, this is a “grounding technique.” Who knew?
This Procrastination Hack
“If you’re procrastinating right now, stop telling yourself that you have loads of work to do. Instead, just tell yourself you only have to work for five minutes. You will most likely continue to work even after five minutes.”
Hmm, I need to try that.
This Apology Fact
“When someone apologizes for something that you don’t feel like it was that big of a deal to apologize for, they’re probably telling you subconsciously what actually bothers them if it was done to them. If they apologize for interrupting you, they probably really just don’t like being interrupted themselves.”
Aha! It makes sense, no?
The Butt Of Jokes
“If someone is making jokes at your expense , act like you can’t hear them and ask them to repeat it a few times. By the time they say it the third or fourth time, nobody’s laughing.”
OMG, that’s such a good tip, huh? It might get annoying but I must try that.
This Learning Technique
“After you’ve learned something new and you’ve done it yourself, the fastest and best way to retain that information is to teach somebody else .”
Okay, why didn’t anybody tell me that? I could have avoided all the learning struggles this way. Thanks a lot.
This Trust Test
“Showing the palms of your hands while talking to someone subconsciously communicates that you have nothing to hide and you can be trusted.”
Wow, I definitely didn’t know that, and now I’m going to use it to my advantage. Did I say that out loud, haha?
This Favor Idea
“If you ask someone to do a small favor, their subconscious mind will register that they like you because they’re doing a favor for you.”
And then there’s this:
“If you get someone to agree to a small favor, they’re more likely to agree to a bigger one. It’s called foot in the door. Conversely, if you ask someone for a ridiculously big favor and they reject you (of course) when you ask for the small favor you really wanted they’re more likely to agree. It’s called door in the face.”
Wow!
This Lasting Impression
“When someone remembers you, they are most likely to think about the first time and the last time that they saw you. So make sure to leave a good last impression as well.”
Oh, I see what they did here. I like that idea.
This Cautionary Approach
“If you walk up to a group of people and they turn their feet towards you, you are welcome. If they have their feet turned away from you , even if their body and head are turned towards you, they are uncomfortable with you approaching them.”
Holy moly! This explains a lot.
This Annoyance
“If you can’t get a song out of your head , try to listen to it the whole way through while singing. Your brain is treating the song like an unfinished task in your subconscious.”
How many times has that happened to you, huh? Now you know how to get rid of that annoying song once and for all.
This Hump Day Idea
“Plan something fun for every Wednesday that you can look forward to. You’ll start looking forward to it on Monday and by the time it’s here, you’ll already be halfway through the week and you’re that much closer to the weekend.”
Who else loves this idea?
This Friend Or Foe
“When someone in a group of people laughs, they tend to look at the person that they like the most .”
Aha! Now I have to put this idea to the test so I can find out who likes me the most.
This Nervousness Buster
“Chewing gum can help you when you’re nervous because your brain thinks, well, I’m eating, I must not be in danger.”
So that’s why they tell you to chew gum before an important event like an interview or a date. It makes more sense now.
This Odd Advice
“If you think someone is watching you, fake a yawn and then watch them .”
Okay, and what happens then? I’m so curious now, hehe. Has anybody done this before, and can tell me what happened? That would be great. I can’t wait to find out.
This Red Flag
“If someone is trying to make you decide something in a hurry, they’re probably giving you a bad deal . Walk away.”
Oh, yeah! I’ve definitely experienced that feeling, alright. Most of the time, I’ve had the good sense to walk away.
This Nervousness Technique
“Nervousness and excitement have the same body reaction. So if you’re nervous for a speech, try to convince yourself that you’re actually excited .”
Oh, my! I’ve never thought of it like that. No wonder I improved in my public speaking class once I started having fun. I was literally looking forward to my speeches rather than fearing speaking in front of people.
How To Spot A Liar
“People who are lying normally blink more than usual , hide the palms of their hands, mess with their hair or appearance and use either abnormally long or short sentences.”
I also heard that they fidget a lot.
This Clever Approach
“Whenever you are introducing a new idea to someone if you lead with the words ‘this might not be for you, but…’ it naturally engages the person’s interest and makes them feel like it probably is for them.”
I don’t know about you but this is a bombshell for me.
Oh, my goodness.
Can you remember all of these? I’m definitely taking some mental notes here. I’m going to use these skills to relate to people a little better.
I don’t know about you, but I find stuff like this really fascinating. I wish I had the time to dive into studying psychology. What do you think of these tips?
