10 Psychological Tricks That Can Help You Immensely If You Start Using Them Every Day

Don’t we all care about making a good impression on others and being liked? Of course, these two are not the only things people are interested in, but they are very important in our lives. And of course, we all wish we could have a secret way to understand others just by looking at them. Well, there are certain psychological tricks that might help you in all these things if you stick around until the end.

1. Make eye-contact by looking at the middle of people’s forehead.

Looking into other people’s eyes is important because it shows sincerity and integrity while communicating, but some people find it very uncomfortable to accomplish this, mainly because of shyness. If this is the case with you, start practicing looking in the middle of their forehead to pretend to make eye-contact.

2. Talk with palms up.

There’re a few body languages you can use to attract people, but not everyone knows this trick. When we talk with our palms up, it shows trustworthiness and honesty.

3. In order to have support from someone in the future, ask them for a small favor today.

You can ask a person you barely know for a small favor. For example, ask them to borrow a pencil or a pen. After this, the chances that this person will do something bigger for you are way higher. And if a colleague dislikes you, you can ask them for their opinion on some important matter. This will be a good foundation for your future relationship.

4. How to tell if someone’s emotions are forced.

Emotions are revealed in the expression on the face equally, so if one side of their face is more active than the other, they might be faking the emotion.

5. Chew bubble gum to calm down.

According to scientific research, this process decreases the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) dramatically. There are several possible explanations for this. One of them is that the blood rushes to the head and you become more relaxed. Another says it is because of our pleasant associations with food and chewing that make us happier and calmer.

Besides, chewing gum can help distract us and get rid of bad habits like eating when we are stressed or biting our nails.

6. Pay attention to people’s distance.

Pay attention to how close a person stands to you to determine if they view you favorably. And if someone backs away when you move closer, it could be a sign that the connection is not mutual. Sometimes you can even tell what the relationship is between 2 people according to the distance between them.

7. Offer someone 2 options to get what you want.

If you need a person to choose or do something that they don’t really want to do, just ask the right question. Don’t ask them if they will do it or not. Instead offer them 2 options.

For example, you need to get a report from your colleague. Don’t ask them if they will bring it or not. Ask them when they can give it to you: tomorrow or in a few days. This is how people feel that they are important and gain the illusion of control over a situation.

8. Don’t be afraid of touching.

The secret here is to differentiate between an awkward and a powerful touch. Try gentle touches on the arm or on the shoulder to increase intimacy and to show that you care about that person.

9. Give compliments every day.

Give compliments and say nice things to people every day. Even if you are in a terrible mood and even if your day has been really bad. At first, it will be difficult and then you will get used to it and you won’t have to make yourself say nice things. And this will help other people to like you a little more.

More than that, while you are practicing, you can say good things not only to your friends and colleagues, but also to random people, retail workers, and drivers. These words make other people feel better and create a good vibe.

10. Keep an eye on people’s palms.

There are a lot of hand gestures that can mean one thing or another. Among them are these 2. If your palms are facing upward, it means you’re suggesting or asking something. And if your palms are facing downward, it means you are ordering or demanding something.

But psychological tricks aren’t only useful for everyday life, but also for job interviews. It is amazing what a small gesture or your posture can do for you.