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Meta-communication

The communication that comes from non-verbal cues (for example body language, eye contact and facial expressions). The message from these channels is picked up and unconsciously read by whomever we are talking to.

Milestone

A significant event in a plan's schedule

Millers Magic 7

Psychologist George Miller demonstrated how our brains can only consciously process a limited amount of information. Most of us can only retain 7 +/- 2 'chunks' of information in our short-term memories. 

Mirror neurons

A concept first suggested in the 1990's, some neuroscientists believe that mirror neurons are a type of brain cell in the brain that activates when we do something (like get angry), but also activate when we see other peoples actions. Imagine you see someone stub their toe and you immediately flinch.

It's suggested that these mirror neuron cells instantly simulate not just people's actions, but also the thinking and emotions linked to the actions we observe.