Perhaps one of the most stunning discoveries in relatively recent behavioral neuroscience is that there are Mirror Neurons in dispersed areas of the brain that interpret and mimic the emotional state of the people you’re around…
So if you’re around someone who appears stressed (think romantic partner, family member, friend, or coworkers), you’ll also experience an increase in cortisol, making you stressed too.
AND, the effect of ‘stress contagion’ has even been found to occur with complete strangers.
So, the takeout message here is to be really aware of who you’re spending time with, and also how you’re showing up when you’re with others – because your state could impact them more than you realize.
Have you experienced stress contagion before? (I definitely have!)
What was your experience with it? Let me know in the comments! 👇
📚 References:
• Stress Contagion with Mothers & Infants: Waters SF, West TV, Mendes WB. Stress contagion: physiological covariation between mothers and infants. Psychol Sci. 2014 Apr;25(4):934-42.
• Stress Contagion in Classroom environments: Oberle E, Schonert-Reichl KA. Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students. Soc Sci Med. 2016 Jun;159:30-7.
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Perhaps one of the most stunning discoveries in relatively recent behavioral neuroscience is that there are Mirror Neurons in dispersed areas of the brain that interpret and mimic the emotional state of the people you’re around…
So if you’re around someone who appears stressed (think romantic partner, family member, friend, or coworkers), you’ll also experience an increase in cortisol, making you stressed too.
AND, the effect of ‘stress contagion’ has even been found to occur with complete strangers.
So, the takeout message here is to be really aware of who you’re spending time with, and also how you’re showing up when you’re with others – because your state could impact them more than you realize.
Have you experienced stress contagion before? (I definitely have!)
What was your experience with it? Let me know in the comments! 👇
📚 References:
• Stress Contagion with Mothers & Infants: Waters SF, West TV, Mendes WB. Stress contagion: physiological covariation between mothers and infants. Psychol Sci. 2014 Apr;25(4):934-42.
• Stress Contagion in Classroom environments: Oberle E, Schonert-Reichl KA. Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students. Soc Sci Med. 2016 Jun;159:30-7.
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You are amazing!
Keep away from toxic people 👌 💯 😌
The opposite also can happen: If you are happy and also look happy, you can change the negative atmosphere completely 🙂
I was around myself. Till i got off the bus.
Don't smile please 🙏🙏🙏it kills
Shade, you crystallized what I have been suspecting long time ago.you could be influenced by anyone around you and beware whom you spend time with. Thanks
Your videos somehow de-stress me💞
Good understanding about what you say is correct.
Yes you've said it ☺️
Stress Contagion: That's really true, each n every sentence. Surroundings matters a lot.
When I see your video stress free why I don't know thank you so much provide great knowledge to survive industry..
I was even thinking why this happen and now I got the answer. Thank you🌟
What accent is it? It’s so soothing.