With the Internet, the truth is right there, for everyone. At the same time, politicians and political influencers, more than ever, have normalized lying and people believe them. Why? Because a sweet lie is so delicious. 

Why do we lie to ourselves?

We may lie to ourselves to avoid painful truths, to boost our confidence, to persist in our goals, to create a favorable impression, or to support our beliefs.

Lying to ourselves can reduce stress and enhance our self esteem. It can make us feel safe in our beliefs. However, lying to ourselves distorts reality and impaires our judgment. Therefore, it is important to be aware of our willingness to see the world in a light that just makes us comfortable.

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