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Why are people unhappy? What are erroneous zones and how do they prevent happiness? Happiness may seem elusive, but Wayne W. Dyer asserts that you can choose to be happy at any moment, regardless of what’s happening around you. The problem is that you prevent yourself from being happy by allowing unproductive emotions to rule. Continue reading to learn the psychology behind erroneous zones and their effect on people’s happiness.
What is the Spy the Lie book about? What can we learn from the CIA about lie detection? In Spy the Lie, a book written by former CIA and NSA professionals, the authors explain their system for asking questions and watching responses in an interrogation. Their system can be used in many contexts, both in an interrogation and in daily life. Continue reading to learn how to spot a lie according to the experts.
How do you know when someone is lying to you? Is there a guaranteed way to know? To tell when someone is lying, note how they respond within the first five seconds of asking them a question. Using this and other strategies can help you determine what is true and what isn’t. Continue reading for more on how this system works and what the best way is to tell if someone is lying.
Why is it so easy to give in to anger? Do you know how to stop being angry? According to Wayne W. Dyer, you get angry when things don’t go your way, whether it’s because people don’t behave as you’d like them to or you’re in a frustrating situation. You may show your anger by lashing out, being sarcastic, or giving others the silent treatment. Let’s look at why you might get angry so easily, and a few anger management tips.
Are you happy to be alive? Are you thriving or just surviving? In Life Worth Living, Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz argue that a good life philosophy promotes existential well-being. It inspires you to take actions that make you feel good about your existence given your beliefs about the purpose and significance of life on Earth. Keep reading to learn more about the argument these three Yale professors make.
Does mixing truth with lies make you seem less guilty? How do people cover up lies with partial truths? Mixing truth with lies is a common way people get away with deception. By learning how including partial truths can hide a lie, you can better understand how to see through deception. Keep reading to see how partial truths can hide a lie.
What CIA interrogation techniques can you use to collect the truth? What are the best questions to ask in an interrogation? CIA interrogation techniques are centered on asking the right kinds of questions: short, relevant, and loaded. Learning these techniques can help you separate truth from lies in many contexts. Read on for more about CIA interrogation techniques and sample questions to ask in an interrogation.
What are the most common verbal signs of deception? What does lying look like? The four verbal signs of deception according to the CIA are inappropriate responses, failure to answer, qualifier-heavy answers, and generally suspicious responses like inconsistency and aggression. Noticing these signs can help you determine if someone is lying in an interview or interrogation. Continue reading for more detail on what these verbal signs of deception look like.
What are common body language cues for lying? How can you tell if someone is telling the truth based on their behavior? Body language cues for lying include taking long pauses before answering, anxious fidgeting, and inconsistency between speech and action. Learning these signs can help you spot a lie more effectively. Learn more about what body language cues to look for when trying to spot deception.
What does it mean to declutter your mind? How does disorganization prevent you from living your dream life? You’re fully capable of living the life you want, according to Sarah Knight in Get Your Sh*t Together. You just need to get your life together by figuring out what you actually care about, which is a process called “mental decluttering.” Let’s look at how mental decluttering works.