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Mirroring and Trust: The Science of Empathy at Work | My Gratitude Project Day 7

Mirroring and trust happen without trying, but when we learn to do it consciously, magical things happen. Mirroring and trust are naturally related. Most of the time when we mirror each other, we are not aware of it. Mirroring or copying someone are natural and innate ways that we comfort each other, bond, and build trust. However, when you can bring mirroring into your awareness and use it as a skillset, it becomes a technique for comforting, bonding, and creating…

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Mirror Neurons and Empathy: We’re Wired to Connect | My Gratitude Project Day 6

Innate mirror neurons hardwire us for empathy. We are born with mirror neurons and empathy, which promote the emotional connection we need to thrive. How we use empathy in daily life determines how well we create the bonds that satisfy our human needs. Yesterday, I wrote about copying someone’s words as a way of signaling that you hear them and at least, that you are interested in hearing more from them. But actually, mirroring or copying doesn’t require words at…

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