Day 106 of 365

April 16

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Psychology

The Spotlight Effect

People dramatically overestimate how much others notice their appearance or behavior - the spotlight effect. Most embarrassing moments feel magnified because we focus on ourselves, but others barely notice. Research shows people overestimate others' attention by 50%. Understanding this cognitive bias reduces social anxiety and self-consciousness significantly.

💡 Did you know?

When you spill something or have a bad hair day, 10 times fewer people notice than you think!

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