Let's look at six cognitive biases. Find out how your brain is tricking you, and don't let it do it.
Was it such that you made a decision, and then thought: “How could I do / say this ?!”. Perhaps this happened because you fell into one of the 7 traps of consciousness. Let's take a closer look at them.
You - me, I - you
When someone agrees with us, we unconsciously feel sympathy for him and also want to support him in something. Alternatively, in response, we agree with some of his statements. But we must not forget that the exchange can be unequal, or even completely unfair.
Bias
It is good for everyone to feel right. Yes, and our psyche likes stability, comfort (therefore, it actively opposes everything new). Unconsciously, we are looking for confirmation of our opinion and do not notice those facts that cast doubt on our judgments. Do not adhere to only one pole, do not reject the opinions and views of other people.
Group thinking
The herd instinct is inherent in us by nature. Yes, some of us know how to maintain objectivity and do not run after trends and fashion, but most follow the crowd. Many people are interested in what is interesting to most of their environment. The same applies to desires and needs: when something appears for many, a person has a desire to take possession of it.
Transfer
Trying to predict the reaction or action of another person, we ask ourselves the question: "What would I do?" And at the same time, we miss the fact that the other person has his own system of values and beliefs, unique experience, and other individual psychological characteristics. And, therefore, it is far from the fact that he will act in the same way as you would. Therefore, it is better to ask yourself: "How did he behave in a similar situation?", "How does he behave with other people?" etc. Then the chances of guessing the opponent's actions increase.
Ignoring the consequences
This refers to delusions such as: "This will definitely never happen to me" and "I'll start on Monday / tomorrow." A person succumbs to momentary desires, and then it turns out that there is no tomorrow - there is only today. So try to do what you think about right away. Just one small step. For example, not to gorge yourself for the last time (tomorrow is Monday and diet), but right now prepare a light meal or refuse dessert.
Probability error
These are attempts to find logic and predict the future. For example, if a person has been haunted by failures for several months, then he begins to believe that a great success will surely happen soon. And here comes a case in which you can either win everything or lose the rest. And a person risks trying, because luck is about to come to him (as it seems to him). Do not forget to evaluate all the pros and cons, analyze the risks in each situation.
Remind yourself of these things more often so as not to lose awareness in everyday life.
