8 Surprising Habits You’ve Likely Overlooked That Secretly Push People Away
Now, I make a conscious effort to check in with people just because. A quick message to see how someone is doing or a small gesture of appreciation can go a long way in making sure people feel valued, not just useful.
3) Forgetting people’s names
Few things make someone feel more invisible than realizing you don’t remember their name—especially if you’ve met multiple times.
Our names are a core part of our identity, and hearing them activates unique brain activity linked to self-recognition.
In fact, studies using fMRI scans show that when people hear their own name, it triggers a stronger response in the brain compared to hearing other names.
