No one likes to think of himself or herself as a liar. Yet, many of us lie just about every day without even realizing it. Self-deception is an often indiscernible yet common trap. These are the untruths we tell ourselves usually to cover up some perceived shortcomings. This allows us to avoid taking risks. For example, if you tell yourself you have no choices when facing a difficult situation, the truth may well be you’re not feeling brave or capable enough to consider all p