Our body language can have a significant impact on how we portray ourselves to the world around
us and what others might think when they look at us.
Much of this is subconscious as well, meaning we don't realise the message we're sending
to others in a specific moment in time.
In this video, we look at 5 things your body language says about you.
1.
Leaning Forward - Let's say you're in a meeting with a senior,
perhaps your boss or line manager or someone else altogether and during that meeting they
lean forward over a desk - This action, especially if they keep their
hands apart, is naturally showing a dominant personality and this action is a way they
portray this to you in this moment in time - When someone not only feels confident, but
also feels like they have power, they will often take up a stance to try and assert that
dominance using such an action - It's also the same when someone gets aggressive,
they try and often assert dominance using a similar stance, essentially making themselves
appear as big and intimidating as possible
2.
Expansive Pose - If you cross or close off your arms in front
of others this can often be a sign of feeling defensive or closed off, giving off signals
to other people that you aren't comfortable with them
- Likewise, an open and expansive pose appears more open and friendly to others, making it
a much more appealing and attractive posture to have when meeting someone new
- This also suggests that you might be more willing to speak your mind with others and
share your thoughts and feelings, which can be great to build a closer relationship
- Likewise, it's a great sign of confidence, as it maintains natural dominance as previously
discussed, but also shows a more relaxed and carefree attitude, making you appear much
more approachable
3.
Unnatural Facial Actions - Your face is the most expressive part of
your body and communicates an incredible amount to other people when you talk or interact
with them - However, while a natural and unstressed
demeanor is appealing, you might be doing many things that give off signs of nerves
or stress during a conversation - For example, if you put your hands over
your face you'll naturally give off signals of nervousness or discomfort, especially if
you're scratching or fidgeting - Likewise, you might give off other signals
when you speak to suggest the same level of discomfort or that you're holding back when
speaking, such as biting your lip, which is where the famous saying comes from
4.
Shoulders Down - Think about when you've felt confidence
in your life and think about how you felt physically in that moment in time, chances
are each time you had a similar posture - This is that you had your head up, chest
out and importantly, shoulders down and a little back, all of which show greats signs
that you are confident and happy within yourself - Not only does this posture help others know
you feel confident in that moment in time, but can actually help you feel better in moments
you might not feel so great - That's because when you physically take
actions of feeling confident, you're equally sending signals to the brain to let it know
you feel this way too, essentially tricking the brain in believing you are comfortable
in that specific moments in time
5.
Head Tilted - When you speak to a dog and it's try to
listen and understand what you're saying, what do they normally do?
They tilt their head right?
- Well, interestingly humans exhibit similar behaviour with their posture, as people can
sense if you're engaged and listening or not simply by looking at your body posture
- The telltale signs are you lean in, make small movements to show engagement such as
nodding your head and you tilt your head a little
- All of which show to the other person that not only are you listening, but you're immersed
in the conversation with them
Do you know of any other signs of body language missed in this video?
Let me know in the comments section below.
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