How Does 7 Signs You’re Lying to Yourself Without Knowing It Work?

It’s like when you pretend your backpack isn’t heavy, even though it feels like it’s pulling you down, without realizing you’re doing it.

Lying to yourself is when you believe something that’s not true, but you don’t know you're fooling yourself. It's like having a favorite toy that you think is the best ever, but you just don’t want to admit your little brother’s toy is better, even though you’ve seen it clearly.

• You keep saying something isn't true, but every time someone else says it is, you get a little confused. It's like when you say your favorite ice cream is chocolate, but when you taste vanilla, you think maybe chocolate isn’t the best, but you still say chocolate.

• You ignore things that don’t match what you believe. Like if you think you're the fastest runner in class, but every time someone beats you, you just pretend they didn't.

• You do this all the time without even realizing it, like a habit. It's like wearing your favorite hat everywhere, even when it’s crooked and you know it looks silly, but you still wear it anyway.