Introduction
I remember a time when I stood in front of my mirror, staring at my reflection, and told myself, “I’m fine.” But deep down, I knew I wasn’t. That moment made me realize how easy it is to lie to ourselves—and how much growth begins when we stop.
Our minds craft narratives to avoid pain, maintain control, or hide our fears. The mirror may reflect the truth, but our minds obscure it.
Staring at yourself long enough triggers the Troxler Effect—your brain begins to distort what you see. But the real magic lies beneath: the easier you can see a lie, the more your mind might believe it.
This video dives into self-deception psychology—why it’s so easy to lie to ourselves, and why facing truth is so hard.
Through cognitive dissonance, your brain avoids conflict. You may tell yourself you're unworthy, and after repeating it enough, you may start to believe it—digging your mind into a self-made trap.
Michael Shermer explores how our brain's need to find patterns and impose agency leads us into self-deception. It’s not just psychological—it’s deeply human.
Some researchers propose that our perception might even be tied to quantum effects. Consciousness is still a frontier in physics—could this mean our thoughts mold reality itself?
Next time you stare into the mirror, be mindful of the words you whisper to yourself. If your brain can make you believe falsehoods— it can also help you believe empowering truths.
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