Human minds work in a complex way, however, it is not as difficult to decode. Here are some mind tricks to help you understand people better.
Due to our relative complexity compared to other species, many works have been published about the inner workings of the human mind. And while there are observable patterns of human behavior, most people have no clue how accessible these patterns are without resorting to full-blown psychoanalysis. Read on to know all about it.
Facilitate Their Work For You
It's best to sit next to your boss if you expect an angry outburst during the meeting. Having someone sitting close to you while you verbally attack them is a really awkward situation. In what way does this manifest itself? The individual who meant to slander you will be more forgiving.
Try Something New
Pick one word that a person says to you during a discussion as a fun little exercise to do. Then, just nod or acknowledge in some other way whenever that term is said (or anything similar to it). Now listen as they begin to overuse the word in a conversation.
Do Not Put Things Off Any Longer
Those who tend to put off doing what has to be done until later could benefit by contemplating the issue before going to sleep. You'll be compelled to take mental action on them, and your mind will begin to map out a strategy for achieving your goal. Put another way, practice mental repetition before attempting a real-world action. The brain will already have processed a large portion of the work, making it easier to complete when you come to it in real life.
Find The Office Lover
When we're laughing with a bunch of people, we often look across at the one we connect with the most deeply. So keeping an eye out for office romances in this way may be a simple and effective strategy.
Get Them To Agree With You
Nodding your head ever-so-slightly when someone else is asking a question is a way to get them to agree with you. Psychologists give this phenomenon the name "mirroring." The more positive affirmation signals you give out, the more probable it is that people will agree with you (in this case, nodding).
Find Out What You Must Know
If you want to get to know someone better, ask someone a question and, if they just give you half of a response, don't say anything but keep their attention for a few seconds. This will urge them to open up but be aware that this strategy might annoy certain people.
Present A More Sociable Demeanor
Want to make a good first impression while meeting new people? Take careful notice of the hue of their eyes if you can. Of course, you don't have to tell them this, but keeping eye contact for an appropriate time conveys warmth and confidence.
