Do you find yourself easily influenced by other people’s emotions? Here’s how to deal with emotional contagion
However, just because emotional contagion is an automatic process, it doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do to ‘protect’ yourself from the impact of other people’s emotions.
“Therefore, the best way to combat some of the negative effects of emotional contagion is to take care of yourself and make sure these basics are being attended to.” Taking care of yourself will not only help you to cope better with the pressure of other people’s emotions, but it can also have a positive impact on the people around you, too.Dr Arroll explains: “Taking care of ourselves is paramount for individual and group survival, as it allows you to break the negative emotional contagion [the transfer of negative emotions around the group] and turn it into something more adaptative.
“Research shows that positive emotions are more contagious than negative ones, so if you can manage and regulate your own emotions successfully, you can spread joy, hope and serenity to your social group.” While you shouldn’t feel responsible for the emotional states of everyone you spend time with, Dr Arroll’s words are a reminder of the positive influence we can have on our friends and family – and howSign up for the latest news and must-read features from Stylist, so you don't miss out on the conversation.
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