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Privacy NoticeOne of the most iconic shows of the 2000s returned to our screens this week, bringing with it a fresh set of 16 contestants. Although Big Brother is a game and all of the participants are hoping to win, it can be very psychologically challenging. Everyone involved is completely shut off from the outside world and not allowed social media or access to phones or television. There are also brutal challenges and tasks throughout. This year so far, new contestant Jenkin has had his suitcase blown up on his first day and had to nominate a housemate for eviction. We’ve already seen him crying as he struggles with the impact of having no clothes and hot water and he has admitted that he doesn’t feel like he is “being his true self” because of it. While there is a wellbeing team working with ITV to ensure that the contestants are all coping with the Big Brother house, they will inevitably have difficult days where they all miss their families or struggle with being isolated from everything. Here, we speak to Bayu Prihandito, Founder at Life Architekture and Certified Psychology Expert & Life Coach, who shares his survival tips for the Big Brother contestants and prospective applicants…
Here, we speak to Bayu Prihandito, who shares his survival tips for the Big Brother contestants
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How to survive Big Brother Control your emotions As the contestants are being consistently watched by Big Brother and their fellow housemates, it is easy for emotions to become heightened and arguments to spiral out of control. Apart from seeing the presenters and hearing the crowds on eviction nights and any other live shows, they have no awareness of what is going on in the outside world and only have each other for company. Bayu says: “In the confined, constantly watched space of Big Brother, managing and controlling your emotions is essential for survival. “It’s about staying composed, responding rather than reacting, and maintaining a balanced mental state amidst constant provocations, challenges, and tricks played by other players.”
As the contestants are being consistently watched, it is easy for emotions to become heightened
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Social dynamics All 16 of the contestants have been thrown together and are currently befriending each other. It’s not easy to make new friends and it’s particularly difficult in this situation. This is because they don’t know if they are making real and authentic connections with people or if the participants are befriending them as part of their strategy to win Big Brother. As a result, they’ll all have to become good at reading body language and social cues and any prospective Big Brother applicants will need to do the same too. “Being fully aware and understanding the social and group dynamics in the house are essential. “It involves reading between the lines, picking up on non-verbal cues, and being smart and thoughtful about your relationships and interactions,” Bayu adds.
Big Brother contestants must be able to read body language and social cues
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How to win Big Brother Strategic alliances It’s very early in the show but one contestant has already been evicted. Reading between the lines of the group dynamics, it’s easy to see who has decided to team up for their own gain. For example, Jordan and Henry have recognised that they have common ground and have become close. This could be beneficial when it comes to future evictions, as they’re unlikely to nominate each other. Bayu says: “Winning is not just about personal resilience but also about the alliances you build inside the house. “It’s a game of social chess, where understanding others’ motivations and predicting their next moves can lead to strategic partnerships that can be both protective and successful for your own game.”
Contestants are likely to make strategic alliances for their own gain
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Adaptive thinking From one day to the next, housemates are unsure about what is going to happen on the show. The only things guaranteed for them are when they go to bed and are woken up by producers. Because of this, they and future Big Brother stars all need to be resilient and adaptive, not worrying about what is coming next. Bayu says: “You need to adopt a flexible thinking/mindset to quickly pivot and adjust your strategies in response to new scenarios and drama happening. Decision making Evaluating how the game is going is essential for Big Brother contestants and future participants. Throughout, they are all making a series of decisions about what to do next. A successful Big Brother star is sharp and makes choices quickly, knowing that a good decision can have a huge impact on their chances of winning. “Every choice in Big Brother can be critical. Decision-making involves evaluating your options with clarity, precision, and speed, even under pressure. “It’s about balancing intuition with logic, emotion with reason, ensuring that every decision is strategic and moves you one step closer to victory,” Bayu says.
A successful Big Brother star is sharp and makes choices quickly like winner Cameron Stout
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Charisma
A potential winner needs to be popular with voters and so must be charismatic like Brian Dowling
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The British public vote to keep their favourite housemates in the show every time an eviction comes round. A potential winner needs to be popular with voters and so must be charismatic. If a housemate isn’t keeping viewers entertained, it is unlikely that they will go on to win the show as people may find watching them boring. Bayu says: “In a game where social dynamics are the main factor, charisma and influence can become powerful skills. “It’s about connecting, resonating, and gathering support through active engagement, (sometimes manipulative), and communication. “By being charismatic, you earn influence by building trust and affinity, turning personal attraction into an easy way to get public votes and build alliances around you.”Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnBig BrotherHealth
