Mirror Neurons Create your Karma: What You Give is What You Get

“Smile and you’ll get a smile.” Does this phrase sound familiar to you? Well, according to science, it is true.

Many happiness experts claim that our attitude influences our environment, so we have more power to give and receive happiness than we think. Do you want to know how to change your karma? Discover mirror neurons.

Mirror neurons, responsible for giving and receiving

We’ve all been in a group of people, someone yawns, and suddenly everyone feels an irresistible urge to do the same. Humans are social animals, and as such, we are made to adapt to the environment.

Mirror neurons were discovered in 1996, when scientist Giacomo Rizzolatti’s team was studying the monkeys’ brains. What they found was a series of brain cells that were not only activated by executing certain movements, but also by watching other monkeys make them.

Human beings have a similar mechanism, which helps us to establish social bonds. Simply put, mirror neurons lead us to imitate what we see in our environment, and this not only applies to behaviors but also to emotions and attitudes.

Recently, the practical implications of these neurons have been studied at Tel Aviv University (Israel). What this study showed is that, in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Israel, the attitude of the parents influenced the ways and professionalism of the doctors. In the end, when the parents had a rude and rude attitude, the treatment applied to the child worsened and, of course, so did his recovery.

Mirror neurons in the workplace

This discovery gives us one more clue to create a happy company and a positive work environment. And it is that our attitude can change the reality of our environment, so it is always a good day to start taking things differently.

Thanks to mirror neurons, we can create a “boomerang effect” of happy and motivated employees. To take the first steps in the right direction, it is important that the entire company knows emotional intelligence, as it helps us to face the inconveniences of everyday life without losing our smile.

To give and receive happiness in the company, you can start by considering these simple tricks:

• Include breaks in your day-to-day life. Many times, we accumulate stress without realizing it, until it is too late and we react with irritation to any problem. To combat this, try taking short breaks to stretch, say hello to a colleague, or go for a coffee.
• Practice relaxation techniques. Even something as simple as stopping for a minute to close your eyes and breathe can do wonders for your mood.
• Use affirmations. Yes, it sounds hippie, but looking for little phrases to repeat to yourself in times of crisis works. To start, you can try something very simple, such as “I won’t let this problem bother me”.