5 Subtle Ways You Might Be Manipulating Yourself Every Day

Most people use manipulation to make someone else do what they want. And even though we’re all afraid of being manipulated, the truth is that we use it to our advantage.

Sometimes, we do it on purpose. Other times, it’s a subconscious human defense mechanism.

But what’s even worse is that we often manipulate ourselves without being aware of it. While we manipulate others to get what we want, manipulating ourselves does the contrary because it holds us back from achieving our goals.

Did you ever realize that young people tend to have way higher expectations than grown-ups?

Teenage girls, for instance, are dreaming of prince charming, who’s smart, good-looking, and caring.

But over time, they get disappointed and lower their expectations.

This happens in almost all areas of our lives: We aim for that perfect job in a meaningful company but end up saying yes to a boring position in a corporation that’s destroying the planet.

We want to lose weight and try all the diets and magic pills. But none of them work, so we end up accepting that we’ll be overweight for the rest of our lives.

You get the point.

Lowering our expectations is a defense mechanism because we don’t want to get disappointed. Additionally, high standards require more energy and effort, so most people opt for the easier choice because it feels more comfortable.

But here’s the catch: By lowering your expectations, you’re minimizing your chances to create the future you desire.

The truth is, you deserve more.

As long as you’re willing to fight for your dreams, you totally deserve to turn them into reality and live your best life.

Lowering your expectations is easier, but it won’t make you happy.

You deserve a partner who’s caring and makes an effort to be with you. And you totally deserve a career that’s fulfilling…

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