Beat Emotional Contagion with This Simple Mirror Neuron Technique

Stop “Catching” Stress: A Mirror Neuron Trick that Works

Stop “Catching” Stress: A Mirror Neuron Trick that WorksDavid R. Hamilton, Ph.D. – A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Mirror Neuron System — the part of your brain that helps you get better at things simply by watching others do them. Here’s that piece if you missed it: The Science of Action Observation

But there’s something else this system does that’s even more personal – and potentially powerful.

It’s this: your Mirror Neuron System doesn’t just mirror actions. It mirrors emotions. Continue reading