Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : February 26, 2016 1:03 PM IST
If the idea of a first date, a business presentation, or walking into a party freaks you out and makes you too nervous, it s time that you work on your confidence. Fortunately, there are a few tricks that can get you there. So, the next time you feel under confident, keep these tips in mind.
Maintain eye-contact
Try making an eye contact with the person you are meeting. Avoiding eye contact could mean that you are embarrassed or depressed, suggests a study published in the journal PLos One. Smile throughout while you speak as a warm and a gentle smile will make you appear confident. Also, add a firm handshake when you are meeting a person for the first time.
Avoid slouching
A good posture is a hallmark of your confidence. A study published in the journal of Psychological Science suggests that a good posture can help you act and feel more confident. On the other hand, a bad posture can set back your confidence levels. So make sure that you always keep your spine erect and stand tall. While sitting, pull your chest up and keep your shoulders down and relaxed.
Maintain a good posture when you walk
Make sure that you don t walk too slow and drag yourself to walk. A study published in the Journal Of Physical Therapy, droopiness can be a sign that you are not comfortable with the place. So pull those shoulders back and walk with energy so that it appears that you are self-assured. Here's how you can appear more confident to women.
Practice stretching exercises
Take time to stretch so that you have a better posture, get fewer body aches and pains and thus feel more confident. Stretching also improves your blood circulation, sends more oxygen to your brain and muscles and thus keeps you energised. Here are more reasons why you need to stretch every day without fail.
Image source: Getty Images
