Right now take a self evaluation of your posture. Did you know that this, and other types of body language can have an effect on others as well as yourself?
Communication comes in various forms, and one of the
most obvious influencers is through body language. First impressions have a
large influence on how people view us. The way you hold yourself and present
yourself can have a large effect on the way you’re perceived by those around you. When you show
confidence, people tend to feel that you can be a person who is trustworthy and
intelligent. The question becomes, what are the aspects of body language to
practice and what can we do to improve?
Body language comes from different bodily movements,
facial expressions, gestures, posture, and voice tone and level. When we stand
straight up, speak clearly with a good sound level, and refrain from fidgeting
or cowering, we are often viewed in a more confident light.
Amy Cuddy researched on the effects of
body language and found that not only are we viewed by others in a more
confident manner, but we also influence our own perception of ourselves. When we
feel powerful, we tend to spread out whereas when we feel powerless we tend to cower.
This is true even in the animal kingdom. This is a natural tendency.
If you hold yourself with confidence, you can
influence how you are viewed, as well as how you feel about yourself.
To learn more about the importance of body language and
how to improve body language, check out Amy Cuddy’s TED talk below:
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