Body language (non-verbal language) is very important when it comes to communication. How a person stands up, how they move, what they say without using words ... all of this sends messages to others about who you are and how you think. For this reason, if you want to take advantage of this extra in communication and take advantage of it to feel more confidence, then keep reading.
Body language accounts for 80% of communication. This means that people make judgments and assumptions about others that they may not even be aware of, just because of how they present themselves through the body. In other words, standing with your arms crossed may not seem like a big deal, but to everyone else's brain, it's a completely different story.
It is important to be aware of how you hold yourself, especially in situations where you are trying to appear confident and make a good first impression. Changing body language to show confidence can be helpful for anyone. So, do yourself a favor and keep reading some tips that you can use every day.
The posture of power
This pose involves standing up and putting your hands on your hips in a jug shape, putting your chest forward. This elevates your mood and your physical intensity. It makes you feel more confident and less stressed thanks to the posture's mind-body connection. You can immediately change your body chemistry, raising testosterone and reducing cortisol, the stress hormone.
Take up more space
If you normally try to take up little space when you sit down, if you confidently take up more space to a reasonable degree, you are sending the message that you want to be right where you are, with no questions asked. That will simply be seen.
Be the first to shake hands
When you meet someone new, be that amazing, outgoing person who steps up and reaches out first for a handshake. This makes you look confident and ensures meaningful eye contact.
Don't put your hands in your pockets
Shy people tend to put their hands in their pockets. But this can send the wrong message. Hiding your hands, regardless of the reason, makes people wonder if you have something to hide. So to make a good impression it is better to keep your hands in sight.
Put your hands on the table
Keep your hands at your sides if you are standing, or if you are sitting, keep them on the table. This is, once again, about appearing more open and trustworthy. When a person cannot see your hands, they wonder what you are hiding. To appear honest and credible, show your hands.
Use gestures when you feel nervous
Hand gestures can help you express your point of view by emphasizing certain words and telling a more compelling story. But they can also help mask nervousness, if you have any. Talking with the hands not only helps creativity and imagination, but also allows movement through the body. To decrease the appearance of anxiety, nervousness, or discomfort, Let your arms speak and let your hands dissipate some of that nervous tension.
Project more confidence with your posture
Poor posture can make you look suspicious, even if that's not the case. So remember to stand with your head up and your shoulders back. The pose not only exudes confidence and says that you are present, it reinforces your own connection to yourself. With your chin slightly raised, your shoulders drooping, and your chest open, you radiate confidence and a positive self-esteem for yourself and for the people with whom you come in contact.
Remember to make eye contact
Eye contact is everything. Making eye contact shows that you are invested in someone else and that you see them for who they are. In the same way, It tells the other person that you are important and that you have value and that you want to connect with them.
Resist the urge to cross your arms
Many people stand with their arms crossed in front of them, usually because it is more comfortable. But, to our brains that instantly assess body language, this pose makes you seem super distant. It can indicate that you are closed or not interested in what someone has to say. Exposing the chest by uncrossing the arms leads to a feeling of vulnerability. While this can be scary for some, it shows intimacy and interest in others, so it's worth doing with the right people.
Keep firm
The next time you need to make a point or win an argument, remember to stick with it. Don't lean back, lean inward or lean up. Keep your head upright, not tilted to the left or right. This will literally show that you have your head up… keep eye contact after presenting your case or asking a question, until the other person responds… no matter how long it takes.
Allow your body to balance you
When you establish a good relationship with someone, pay attention to the direction your body is pointing. Let them know that you care by making sure your toes, belly button, and eyes are aligned and pointing in their direction. By aligning these three things in someone else's direction, you are making it clear that you are focused on them and the conversation, and in which they have your full attention.
It all sounds so simple, and yet these little moves can make a big difference by projecting confidence, winning an argument, and making a great first impression. So, keep them in the back of your brain and use them whenever possible. From now on you can be an expert in non-verbal language and You will not only be able to read the body of others, but you will be able to move yours for your own personal benefit.