The Psychology of Self-Deception: Why We Believe What Feels Comfortable

The act or practice of deceiving oneself

Self-deception can manifest in various ways.

denialrationalizationcognitive dissonance

To persuade (someone) of something

They might convince themselves that...

persuadeassuresatisfy

To deal with a problem or matter

By actively confronting reality, you can make more informed decisions and address issues more effectively.

handletackleresolve

to involve something means for it to necessarily affect or include the thing mentioned

This involves convincing yourself.

includeentail

Identifying or acknowledging the existence or nature of someone or something

Recognizing a pattern

acknowledgingdiscerningperceivingidentifying

the act of deceiving someone

She had to use deception to get him to sign the papers.

fraudtrickeryduplicitychicanery

To bring into alignment; to adjust to a line

The company aligns its goals with the needs of the customers.

adjustcoordinateharmonize

Attempt to find (something)

You need to seek help.

searchlook forhunt

In the end; finally

Facing uncomfortable truths can be difficult but ultimately beneficial.

eventuallyin the long run

Of considerable importance, size, or worth

the "significant" impact

importantsubstantialnotable

An example or single occurrence of something

For instance, let's look at this case.

To state or assert something strongly

They may maintain that they are saving money while continuing to overspend.

assertcontenddeclare