You’ve definitely found yourself in a situation where someone was “getting bad” without being able to explain why. Or, on the contrary, you met someone and immediately you felt comfortable, as if you knew him for years. Are vibes something true or just a game of our minds? Science has really dealt with this subject seriously and the findings are very interesting.

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The science of energy and vibes

When we talk about “energy” and “vibes”, we don’t mean something metaphysical. In fact, what we perceive as a person’s energy has to do with body language, tone of voice, facial expressions and even brain chemistry.

Neuroscientists have discovered that our brain has special “mirror neurons” that allow us to understand and “copy” the emotional state of others. These neurons are responsible for why, when someone is anxious, you may also start to feel an inexplicable tension. Or, on the contrary, because when someone is happy and relaxed, you may feel better next to him.

The energy we emit is based on psychology

Psychologists have shown that how we feel directly affects our behavior. A person who is optimistic and calm will stand with an open posture, make direct visual contact and speak with a calm and sweet tone of voice. On the contrary, someone who is anxious or angry may have tight hands, hasty movements and a sharp way of speaking. All of these details are unconsciously recorded by our brain and make us feel “positive” or “negative” vibes.

Can we change the energy we emit?

The answer is yes! As our body and mind reflect our emotions, so we can train ourselves to emit more positive energy. Maintaining a good posture, smiling more and talking with a calm and friendly tone can do wonders on how others perceive you. Also, cultivating positive thoughts and stress management help to create a calmer and attractive aura.

After all, vibes are true?

And here the answer is yes, the vibes have a scientific basis. It is not magical, nor is it not explained, it is simply the way our brain processes the information it receives from other people. So, the next time you feel that someone is “emitting good or bad energy”, remember that in fact your body and mind communicate in a way you haven’t even realized. And if you want to improve your own energy, start from within you: your thoughts and emotions are what determine what vibes you are emitting.