If you don?t like to see yourself in the video, you?re part of the majority (we find time to thank Snapchat and Instagram filters).
Such a phenomenon occurs for two reasons. First, formulated in 1968 by psychologist Robert Zajonc, the phenomenon is known as the "exposure effect" and claims that people react better to what they see often. Since we only see ourselves in the mirror, create a "self-image" that is not what we see in the video.
Second, another reason why we don't like ourselves is "confirmation of prejudice." This is our tendency to support some previous convictions and the desire to strengthen "heuristics". Heuristics are some "cuts" in the brain that help us perceive the world around us at a faster pace. People want to be right, so they look for information in the brain that proves their thoughts. So when you see yourself in a video, try to focus on the details to prove that you don't look good.
The complex of seeing yourself in videos also stems from fear of the prejudices of others. We don?t want others to see what we consider flawed.
If you want to fight this complex, you have to keep in mind that your brain is lying to you! Remind yourself of what is making you dislike yourself. You are simply finding reasons to confirm what you believe. Don't be afraid to ask for help. You can ask someone if it can help you film yourself. Despite all this, all the uncertainties stem from you, so get free and go out in front of the camera. You look great!
Source: SparcStart
