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The Pratfall Effect: How Mistakes Make You More Likable
Rumination and lingering thoughts can sometimes hold us back, but it's okay to think about it. The key is whether those thoughts paralyze us in future actions. Slowing down the thinking process and considering what others are actually thinking can help. The spotlight effect reminds us that people aren't paying as much attention to us as we think. The Pratfall effect shows that making mistakes actually makes us more likable, as it makes us seem more human.