We communicate even when we are not speaking. The way we walk, speak, our hand moments and facial expressions have a huge impact on how others perceive us (both at work and outside work) and ultimately on our career success. Here are the top 7 body language tips and tricks to boost your career!
Humans prefer a smiling face and are attracted to people who are always smiling! It even makes you look more trustworthy, warm, welcoming & automatically takes you to the good books of others. Always remind yourself to greet with a smiling face. When you smile you can trick your brain to be happy, even when you are sad.
Pro Tip: If it is difficult for you in the beginning, practice in front of the mirror every morning for 2 minutes. You will see the difference in just 15 days.
2-Watch your Body Posture
While you are reading this article, are you bent forward with lowered back?
Your back should be straight with head up, shoulders rolled down and your spine straight. If you are standing, maintain an assertive posture, and avoid a submissive position. Assertive Position: Standing tall and straight. Imagine a straight line from your head to toe. It will project more confidence. Submissive Position: Crossed legs, folded arms or putting all your weight on one leg.
3-Stop Fidgeting:
There are certain acts which reflect under confidence and nervousness instantly and that would be the last thing we would want to depict. Here are few signs of fidgeting, read them carefully one by one and check if you display one of them:
SIGNS OF FIDGETING
- Tapping the table
- Moving legs
- Playing with any object on a table or in your hand
- Playing with fingers or hair
- Keep taking hands in and out of the pockets
- Shifting position unnecessarily
Pro tip: When you are talking to others, pay attention to your actions. Sometimes you might be doing actions which you are not even aware. If you find yourself fidgeting, just take a deep breath and keep your hands on your lap and feet on the ground. You will appear calmer.
4-Power Posing
Famous Social Psychologist and Ted speaker Amy Cuddy gave this magical concept of Power Posing. According to her, our body governs how we will feel. If we stand for 2 minutes in a power position, it will automatically boost our confidence and will make us feel more powerful, assertive & passionate
How to practice power posing: Do you remember how the wonder women stand? Keep both your hands on your waist, chin up and straight body. You can do this before a job interview, date or even some important meeting.
5-Strong Handshake
The handshake should be very firm and avoid limp handshake. A strong handshake is a sign of authority, power and confidence. Be very careful if you are meeting the person for the first time, it is a very important part of your first impression.
6-Positive Eye Contact
The right eye contact plays a very crucial role in leaving the right impression. When you communicate with others while making eye contact, it is considered as warmer and more personal. If you avoid eye contact, others might perceive you are not comfortable or are hiding something. At the same time, be very careful about the aggressive eye contact which can make others uncomfortable.
7-Dress for the Occasion
Although, it is not directly related to body language, but plays a very important part in boosting your confidence and making you behave in a certain manner. Be presentable if it is an important day for you. If you want to test this point, just notice your behaviour the day you are appropriately dressed versus the day you are casually dressed.
Follow these 7 wonder tips and experience the change! Any tip you want to share with us? Kindly mention in the comment section.