One major cost of self-deception is that we use painful life experiences to justify being non-ideal versions of ourselves.

Cortney S. Warren
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When you are in a situation where you are unsure of what to do, or feel pressure to do something that is not right, excuse yourself from the situation. Like this, you are able to distance yourself from the situation without hurting yourself. When you are in a situation where you are uncomfortable, take an out to avoid any further embarrassment.

Source: Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology Of Selfdeception

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