“Be positive. Your mind is more powerful than you think. What is down in the well comes up in the bucket. Fill yourself with positive things.” – Tony Dungy
Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a great mood, people tend to smile at you more and treat you with kindness? And on the flip side, when you’re having a rough day, it feels like negativity follows you everywhere?
If you’ve experienced this, there’s a scientific explanation for it—mirror neurons. These neurons in our brain cause people to unconsciously reflect our emotions and behaviors.
What Are Mirror Neurons?
Mirror neurons are a special type of brain cell that responds both when we perform an action and when we observe someone else performing the same action.
For instance:
- If you see someone fall, you might instinctively flinch or feel sympathy.
- Watching someone eat your favorite dish—let’s say Biryani (because let’s be honest, who doesn’t love Biryani?)—can make you start salivating.
This means that if we want to attract positive experiences, we need to embody positivity ourselves. Our mindset influences how others respond to us, shaping our daily interactions and overall life experiences.
The Science Behind Negative Thoughts
Negative thoughts, on the other hand, are self-reinforcing. This is due to a structure in our brain called the Reticular Activating System (RAS)—a mechanism responsible for filtering information and focusing our attention on what we consider important.
- When we are in a negative state, our RAS tunes in to negativity, making us notice more bad things around us and reinforcing our negative mindset.
- However, when we are in a positive state, our RAS starts searching for positive experiences, motivating us and creating a cycle of optimism and success.
How to Train Your Mind for Positivity
Happiness and success are directly linked to our ability to manage our state of mind. The good news? You already have powerful NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) tools at your disposal to shift your mindset, such as:
✔ Cause & Effect – Taking control instead of blaming external factors.
✔ Reframing – Changing your perspective on negative situations.
✔ Incantations – Using powerful affirmations to reprogram your subconscious.
By consciously choosing a positive state of mind, you are not just improving your own life but also influencing those around you. Your energy is contagious, and the world reflects back what you project.
So, what will you choose to focus on today?
