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Understanding the concept of the self
The importance of living in the present moment
The illusion of control
Posture
Standing tall with good posture can indicate confidence and power, while slouching can indicate lack of confidence or submission. Also, putting hands on hips can indicate assertiveness or dominance.
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Vocal fillers
Vocal fillers such as "um" or "ah" can indicate hesitation or uncertainty. They can also indicate that a person is trying to buy time to think about what to say next or not sure about the answer.
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Head tilted
Head tilted to the side: When someone tilts their head to the side, it can indicate curiosity, interest, or confusion.
Head resting
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Blinking Rate
A decrease in blinking rate can indicate, interest or deception. A normal blink rate is about 10 to 15 times per minute. Rapid blinking can indicate nervousness or...
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Dialtion
Dilated pupils, for example, can indicate that a person is excited or attracted to the person they are talking to. Conversely, if a person's pupils are constricted, they may be disinterested or unco...
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Eye Contact
Direct and prolonged eye contact can indicate confidence, attentiveness, and interest. Avoiding eye contact can indicate that a person is hiding something or is not being truthful.
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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...
Show confidence in your body language
When you’re nervous, it shows in the way you’re standing or what you’re doing with your hands. The same goes for when you’re confident. Standing tall and making eye contact shows confidence.
If you need a quick boost of confidence, take a power pose. One great power pose is t...
Body language awareness
Record a speech or presentation and evaluate your posture and hand gestures.
- Slouching increases cortisol and feeds low self-esteem while standing tall stimulates testosterone and improves your performance.
- Using hand gestures helps with articulating your thoughts and affect...
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