Body language affects your interactions with other people and yourself.Many people don't realize just how powerful body language is when it comes to self-esteem and self-confidence.
Maybe your mother told you to smile, even if you don't feel like it,because it can help you and the people around you feel better.This old piece of advice has real roots in reality, because your own body language has a powerful effect on you and the people around you. Smile for a few seconds and notice how you feel.You might feel a bit silly,but chances are you also feel a more positive feeling.Psychologists often use this technique to help people with depression lift their spirits, encouraging them to try to smile as much as possible.
The way your body moves also affects your self-esteem and self-confidence.Stand up and walk across the room with your shoulders forward,your head down,and your feet moving heavily.How does it feel? Now walk back across the room with your shoulders square and back,your head held up,and your feet moving lightly.What differences do you notice?
So,your own body language does have an impact on your daily life. One advantage to knowing this is that it gives you a greater amount of control over your own feelings and attitude.Of course a smile alone is not going to correct a great deal of sadness, or fear,but when used regularly and in combination with other non-verbal expressions, it can help you start to feel better.
Another part of applying body language to your daily life is your appearance.What happens when you just throw on a pair of jeans and an old T-shirt? How do you feel? Now think about when you get dressed up in nice clothes with your hair neat and makeup looking good?How do you feel? Chances are the simple action of putting on nice clothes leaves you feeling confident,happy,and attractive.
Think about all of the different ways your own body language gives your own brain some important non-verbal clues.Sometimes it is really hard toforce yourself to change your body language.It may even feel as if you're “lying" to yourself a little bit.Despite these feelings,thereis nothing wrong about using non-verbal actions to build up your own confidence and self-esteem.Knowing how and when to do this is a powerful tool in dealing with the challenges and opportunities of daily life.
What are many people unaware of according to the passage?