30 Do the Opposite of What We’re Told
For many, our minds respond to being told what to do, whether it’s by a doctor with our best interest in mind or a boss who asks us to do stuff we know is not worthwhile. It’s a phenomenon called “reactance,” in which the feeling that choices are being removed leads to an almost subconscious rebellion and attempt to do the thing we aren’t supposed to in order to prove we have freedom of choice. And for more fascinating stories about your body, learn the 20 Ways Our Bodies Will Be Different in 100 Years.
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