7 Amazing Mind Tricks

Really simple psychological tools that work to improve your life

Sometimes it doesn’t take much to turn a conversation around, provide encouragement, increase work morale, or give your reputation a boost.

While these 7 amazing mind tricks appear deceptively simple, they are quite effective psychological tools when used to promote positivity, self-esteem and connection.

Why not give them a try:

CALM AN ANGRY PERSON: If you find yourself in a difficult or stressful situation that needs de-escalation, asking the distressed individual some personal questions can help with distraction. An equally effective technique is asking questions about numbers. What is your phone number or what is your address. Both have been scientifically shown to produce a calming effect.

For people with counting OCD, counting provides a sense of control and comfort and helps ease the mind and block out intrusive thoughts. Most people with OCD tend to be bombarded with invasive, scary thoughts of upcoming danger or hardship, so counting can serve as an outlet to suppress or neutralize these thoughts. simplypsychology.org

ENCOURAGE INTROVERTS TO SPEAK: Giving affirmative signals by nodding your head and consistent eye contact encourages shy individuals to open up…