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Take a "power posture"

Take a "power posture"

Our posture can have a significant effect on our internal dialogue.

A "power posture" pose, held for several seconds to several minutes, can increase your confidence in almost any situation.

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Listen to bass-heavy music

Listen to bass-heavy music

Bass-heavy music can actually trick your mind into feeling more confident.

One study revealed job-interview candidates who listened to bass-heavy rap music ended up exhibiting more confidence and performing better than those who didn't.

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Remember a powerful moment

Remember a powerful moment

If you need an extra boost of confidence, visualize yourself in a past moment where you actually did have confidence, or you felt powerful.

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Groom yourself

Groom yourself

Making yourself more pleasing to your own eyes can make you feel more confident.

When you need some extra confidence, head to a mirror and apply some makeup, fix your hair and otherwise tidy up your appearance a bit.

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Do something you're good at

Do something you're good at

We feel confident when we do something successful. On the other hand, if we fail to succeed, we might feel insecure for a while.

Get ahead of this process by doing something ahead of time that you know you're good at.

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Prep with a power pose

Prep with a power pose

2 minutes of power posing - standing tall, holding your arms out or toward the sky, or standing like Superman, with your hands on hips - will dramatically increase your confidence.

Try it before you step into a situation in which you know you'll feel nervous, insecure, or intimidated...

The two-minute power pose

The two-minute power pose

Powerful people tend to be more assertive and confident, more optimistic. They take more risks. 

Studies showed that a two-minute power pose leads to hormonal changes that configure your brain to be either assertive, confident and comfortable, or stress-reactive.

    Arguments: Use a 3-to-1 ratio 

    Negative arguments have a harmful effect on our brain. 

    When you discuss any particular issue, make three positive comments for every negative statement.  It will create opportunity for a more constructive dialogue.

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