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What Is the Spotlight Effect?
The Spotlight Effect is a psychological bias that causes us to overestimate how much others notice us.
A small slip-up feels like a disaster because we wrongly assume people are watching closely.
In reality? Most people donât even notice.
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đ§ Why Does It Happen?
Itâs our ego â not arrogance, but self-focus.
We live inside our heads, so we believe others see us the same way.
But everyone else is doing the same thing â focused on themselves.
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đŻ The Truth About Attention
A Cornell study had students wear embarrassing shirts.
They thought half the room noticed.
In reality, only 23% did.
"Weâre far less noticed than we believe."
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đ How to Beat It
Pause and remind yourself: "Most people wonât even remember this tomorrow."
Shift focus to others: ask questions, listen, observe.
Practice imperfection: Messing up is human. Owning it is strength.
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âYou wouldnât worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.â
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
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CURATOR'S NOTE
Ever feel like all eyes are on you when you make a mistake? That awkward moment haunts you way more than it should. Welcome to the Spotlight Effect â where your brain tricks you into believing you're the center of everyoneâs attention. Here's how to recognize and stop it.
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