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People tend the deceive themselves in 4 ways.

1. IT’S TRUE IF I BELIEVE IT.

2. IT’S TRUE IF WE BELIEVE IT.

3. IT’S TRUE IF I WANT TO BELIEVE IT.

4. IT’S TRUE IF IT SERVES MY VESTED INTEREST TO BELIEVE IT.

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What is Self-Deception?

Self-deception is the act of fooling yourself into believing something that is not true or denying aspects of reality to avoid discomfort or cognitive dissonance. Signs of self-deception include:

  • Rationalizing or justifying your actions or beliefs
  • Ignoring evidence that contradicts your beliefs
  • Minimizing or dismissing the effect of your behavior on yourself or others
  • Avoiding self-reflection or introspection to maintain a preferred self-image

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“Narcissists don’t really love themselves. Actually, they’re driven by shame. It’s the idealized image of themselves, which they convince themselves they embody, that they admire. But deep down, narcissists feel the gap between the façade they show the world and their shame-based self. They work hard to avoid feeling that shame. To fill this gap narcissists use destructive defense mechanisms that destroy relationships and cause pain and damage to their loved ones.”

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“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.”

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“Money doesn’t change men, it merely unmasks them. If a man is naturally selfish or arrogant or greedy, the money brings that out, that’s all.”

— Henry Ford

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The effects of bullying have serious and lasting negative impacts on our mental health and overall wellbeing. Bullying can cause feelings of rejection, exclusion, isolation, low self-esteem, and some individuals can develop depression and anxiety as a result. In some cases it can even develop into Acute Stress Disorder or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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