Why Lying Tires Your Brain

Here's a wild fact: your brain works overtime when you stretch the truth! Imagine this: I

munch this cookie but claim, 'A squirrel gobbled it up! A little lie means

your brain is juggling extra chores! It knows what really happened and has to keep track of

the lie, too! That extra effort can tie your brain in knots,

making you feel anxious or tense! But honesty lets your brain breathe easy!