Trying to Justify That Big Decision? You Might Be Experiencing Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort that results from holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes is known as cognitive dissonance. Here are the signs you may be experiencing this type of conflict and would benefit from restoring internal harmony.

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Healthy Mind 5 Signs You're Experiencing Cognitive Dissonance Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort that results from holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes. People tend to seek consistency in their attitudes and perceptions, so this conflict causes feelings of unease or discomfort. Here are the signs you may be experiencing this type of conflict. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The Best Plus-Size Workout Clothes of 2021 READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT 6 LGBTQ+ Influencers Who Are Owning What It Means to "Be Yourself" READ NOW  › What Is Spiritual Bypassing? READ NOW  › How to Apologize More Sincerely and Effectively READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy