Self-Confidence - What is Your Body Language Saying About You?
What is your body language saying about you? Is it sending signals to others around you that you are self-confident, sure of yourself and do not need any ones validation? Conversely, is it saying you have lack of self-confidence, unsure of yourself, and constantly seeking approval of others? Nonverbal communication is power because people usually make an assessment of you before you are given the opportunity to speak. According to the online dictionary Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, gives the following definition for body language:
Body language - is a form of nonverbal communication involving the use of stylized gestures, postures, and physiologic signals which act as cues to other people, humans, unconsciously, send and receive nonverbal signal all the time Some researchers put the level of nonverbal communication as high as 80 percent of all communication. More reasonably it could be at around 50-65 percent.
You can generally identify a confident person by their body language. One of the hallmark signals we used to show that we are in a defensive mode is when we cross our arms over the chest. It communicates the person is on the defense and possibly is not open to anything that is being said; essentially they have "shut-down." This is a sure signal if they are engaged in a heated discussion. A person seen with crossed arms over the chest and rubbing them indicate they are cold.
It is not difficult to determine whether a person is confident. Usually, they will make prolonged eye contact and have a strong posture. Posture is a good signal to determine a person's self-confidence level. Generally, a confident person has a "pep in their step" when they walk, their shoulders are back and head up and you may even receive a casual smile, a short stare, and a nod of their head from them as they walk. How does a person sit in their chair? Are they slouching in the chair, shoulders drooping and head down. Excluding medical reasons or just being tired this could be another indicator of their self-confidence level.
Have you seen a person sitting with their hands clasped behind their head and sitting back in their char legs extended with their feet crossed on top of their desk. This person in this position could be the "post child" for self-confidence. Their body language is saying, I am extremely comfortable in my skin (self-confident) and I am opened to what is being discussed and I am listening.
Our goal is to be demonstrative of strong body language and display a nonverbal presence that reflects self-confidence. This is extremely important, especially since studies have shown that 55 percent of communication is nonverbal. Verbal communication makes up an extremely small percentage - seven and the remainder is voice ton, speed, pitch, and volume - 38 percent. Remember to act confident even if you are not, if you are nervous take deep breaths and hold them so you can calm down. Try your best to exude confidence. People generally believe a person who appears to know what she/he is talking about whether the person is right or wrong. They tend to believe the person because of strong body language, the eloquence of their speech - "they sound good."
You can generally identify a confident person by their body language. One of the hallmark signals we used to show that we are in a defensive mode is when we cross our arms over the chest. It communicates the person is on the defense and possibly is not open to anything that is being said; essentially they have "shut-down." This is a sure signal if they are engaged in a heated discussion. A person seen with crossed arms over the chest and rubbing them indicate they are cold.
It is not difficult to determine whether a person is confident. Usually, they will make prolonged eye contact and have a strong posture. Posture is a good signal to determine a person's self-confidence level. Generally, a confident person has a "pep in their step" when they walk, their shoulders are back and head up and you may even receive a casual smile, a short stare, and a nod of their head from them as they walk. How does a person sit in their chair? Are they slouching in the chair, shoulders drooping and head down. Excluding medical reasons or just being tired this could be another indicator of their self-confidence level.
Have you seen a person sitting with their hands clasped behind their head and sitting back in their char legs extended with their feet crossed on top of their desk. This person in this position could be the "post child" for self-confidence. Their body language is saying, I am extremely comfortable in my skin (self-confident) and I am opened to what is being discussed and I am listening.
Our goal is to be demonstrative of strong body language and display a nonverbal presence that reflects self-confidence. This is extremely important, especially since studies have shown that 55 percent of communication is nonverbal. Verbal communication makes up an extremely small percentage - seven and the remainder is voice ton, speed, pitch, and volume - 38 percent. Remember to act confident even if you are not, if you are nervous take deep breaths and hold them so you can calm down. Try your best to exude confidence. People generally believe a person who appears to know what she/he is talking about whether the person is right or wrong. They tend to believe the person because of strong body language, the eloquence of their speech - "they sound good."
