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Mind Tricks to Improve Your Thoughts

You know that annoying saying "There's no such thing as a quick fix"? 1.. There's a ton of cool data that explains how little things you do with your body can subconsciously and instantly influence your thoughts. Read on to learn a few brilliant shortcuts.

1. Solve a problem, fast (THE TRICK: Take a few steps backward.)

The backward movement enables the brain to go into problem-solving mode. It's like putting the cliché (陈词滥调)2."into action. Definitely worth trying the next time you're stuck.

2.3. (THE TRICK: Hold a heavy object, like a paperweight.)

When people held a heavy object, they attached more importance to their own opinions and to the things around them. So if you need to make a decision on an important issue, pick up a hand weight to trick your brain into evaluating the situation in a more serious way.

3. Prevent a petty fight from blowing up (THE TRICK: Nod your head yes.)

4.. So if you nod your head, it fools your brain into being more agreeable to whatever it is you're hearing. The next time you want to stop a stupid argument before it gets out of hand, just nod your head as you listen to the person talk will feel more open and therefore able to find ways to compromise

4. Sharpen your memory (THE TRICK: Doodle (胡写乱画) on pad of paper.)

Doodling can make you more likely to absorb info you hear. 5.. One reason is that drawing may engage the area of the brain that might otherwise be used for daydreaming.

A. Make a tough decision

B. Learn to walk before you run

C. Take a step back and see the big picture

D. Well, science has proven that idea wrong

E. In fact it can increase memory by almost 30 percent

F. A quick embrace has some sort of calming power on the brain

G. We associate actions with the feelings that tend to direct them sub