20 Tips for Living a More Mindful Life

MAKE EYE CONTACT

There’s a reason we feel understood when we make eye contact with someone – we were built to do it. Scientists believe the region of our brains associated with social interactions and emotions contains so-called “eye cells,” which get fired up when we look into another person’s eyes. Eye contact also sends an important social signal to whoever it is you’re speaking with – “I see you and appreciate what you’re saying” – while keeping you focused on what’s happening in that moment.