The Neuroscience of Rationalizing Our Mistakes
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Many of us have a hard time admitting when we’re wrong, but, even more so, we don’t like admitting that something about our logic (or belief systems) is flawed. So we rationalize, justify and sometimes fictionalize our stories, telling rose-colored lies to downplay our mistakes and make our choices and behaviors seem less faulty.
Rationalization — it’s what helps us sleep better at night.
Right about now, you’re probably shaking your head, thinking “I don’t do that,” but you do. No one is immune to self-justification to some degree, and that’s okay because recent research findings suggest that these behaviors aren’t entirely our fault. Our brains work in overdrive to preserve our self-image and support our attitudes, even when evidence indicates otherwise.
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