Laughing is contageous. Your presence too. 😀 What matters is how you deal with being present, consciously.
We influence others not only with our words and actions but also with our presence – always. This is what science calls affective presence. It can either be a positive or a negative effect.
While our normal emotional ups and downs are connected to emotional contagion, affective presence is a little more stable. It affects us irrespectively of our current mood.
At present we don’t yet know how positive or negative affective presence is being transmitted. Nevertheless, we do know, that it exists. Why not integrate this concept more consciously in our lives!?
Start with observing others. How do you affect yourself and others? Which feelings come up? (HINT: At first observing others and realizing something seems to be easier than starting right with yourself.) In a further step you can always concentrate on your own presence.
Have fun observing and exploring.
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