Are you ready to unlock a transformational understanding of your mind's self-conscious quirks? This episode offers you the key to a systematic deconstruction of the 'Spotlight Effect', a common cognitive distortion that tends to inhibit us from realizing our full potential.** Connect **▸ Website: https://www.findingpeak.com▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.findingpeak.com/podcast*** More About the Episode ***We'll be taking you on a deep dive into this psychological phenomenon, where we tend to overestimate the amount of attention bestowed upon us by the people around us. Drawing from a compelling 2000 study by Thomas Gilovich at Cornell University, we'll illustrate this effect and contextualize it in our social media habits and interactions. Unshackle yourself from self-imposed mental barriers and tune in to discussions centered around practical strategies to combat this effect. From cultivating beneficial habits and routines to harnessing the power of feedback, we'll guide you on the path to a more confident and freeing existence. This episode promises to explore how our perception shapes our social dynamics and personal growth. So, step out of the imaginary spotlight and empower yourself to live a life devoid of undue self-consciousness and undue concern about others' opinions.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices