When to Fake It and When to Be Honest

Sometimes it helps to "fake it until you make it," or "trick yourself" into feeling less stressed, but other times our well-meaning self-deceptions can backfire. This is sometimes the case with positive thinking--there are times when it can really help with stress relief, and there are times when it can make things worse. Here's how to decide what to do and when.

When to Fake It and When to Be Honest Sometimes it helps to "fake it until you make it," but other times our well-meaning self-deceptions can backfire. This is sometimes the case with positive thinking—there are times when it can really help with stress relief, and there are times when it can make things worse. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Is It Healthy to "Stuff Emotions" and Ignore Negativity? MORE 5 Ways to Feel Less Frustrated MORE Exactly How Your Good Mood Can Combat Stress MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.