Neuroscientist shares friendship mistake that 'blocks your success' in life
A neuroscientist has explained how your brain naturally 'syncs' with the people and environment around you, which if negative could be holding you back in your life and career
Have you ever had a hunch that something just feels 'off' in the environment surrounding you, or indeed the people in it? According to a neuroscientist, there's science behind those gut feelings. Emily McDonald, an expert who shares her insights on TikTok, has shared why sometimes you might sense the "vibes feeling off" when in a crowd.
Apparently, this is due to your brain "syncing up" with the energy being given off in that environment - and it may be holding you back. "You are always syncing," Emily noted. "The question is - what are you syncing with? Protecting your peace means protecting your brainwaves." But how does this work?
"There is something called collective brainwave entrapment," Emily went on to reveal. "It happens any time you are in a shared space - friend groups, families, classrooms and even on social media."
Emily elaborated that your brain "literally tunes" to the dominant frequency in the vicinity. She broke it down: "This is the science behind mob mentality. If the room is disregulated, your nervous system feels that - and if the room is a safe space, your nervous system feels that too."
The expert didn't stop there, cautioning that this phenomenon isn't just face-to-face but also holds sway online, which can explain feeling twitchy as you trawl through social media.
"Being in the wrong environment can literally block your success," Emily stressed. "Even if everything else you are doing is right - because your brain is syncing up with people and places that aren't aligned with where you are trying to go."
Emily continued: "Your brain is a mirror for what is on the outside - we actually have mirror neurons. That's why one of the fastest ways to change your life is by changing your environment. You're not just in a room - the room is also in you."
To combat this problem, however, Emily has a solution. She encouraged her followers: "Choose spaces that reflect the reality you're creating. You don't just manifest through thought – you are always manifesting through the activity of your brain."
Sharing their personal experience, one TikTok user agreed with the sentiment, stating: "As an interior designer and cancer survivor who uses neuro-aesthetics in my work - I agree. You can't heal in the same environment that made you sick."
Another individual mused: "Imagine that humans were designed to hang out with the same 30 people their whole life - no wonder we get stressed."
A third person admitted: "This explains why I struggled working in person. My body was literally telling me the environment is wrong."
Whilst a fourth detailed their scenario: "Had to cut off my family, while trying to rebuild my life, because of this very thing."
Thankfully, this issue should be pretty simple to rectify. Surrounding yourself with positive influences – and avoiding negativity – could really help you back onto the path to success.
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