7 Smart Psychology Hacks To Increase Your Influence


Nitisha Sharma
26-05-2025, 15:00 IST
www.herzindagi.com

    Want to increase your convincing power? We have got you covered. Here are seven hacks that are perfect to boost your influence, as per psychology. Tap to read!

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Build Rapport

    Mostly people are influenced by those whom they like and trust. You can find some common ground and a genuine interest in them.

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Use the Principle of Reciprocity

    When you do something for someone, they naturally feel inclined to return the favour. Small gestures of kindness can convince them.

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Leverage Social Proof

    People tend to follow the crowd. Show testimonials, examples, or statistics to show that others agree with your viewpoint.

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Appeal to Emotions

    Facts matter, but emotions play a great role. Use storytelling and relatable examples to make your idea convincing.

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Use the Power of Scarcity

    People give more value to things than limited supply. Creating urgency can make people convinced.

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Be Confident and Consistent

    Confidence is influential. Speak with certainty and remain consistent in your message to gain credibility.

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Use the Foot-in-the-Door Technique

    Start with a small request that is easy to agree on, then gradually build up to the bigger request. This makes people more likely to say yes.

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Information Credits

    This piece of information has been taken from the wellness website Verywell Mind.

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