8 Body Language Tips That Can Make You Look More Confident

Body language is as powerful and effective as what we say with our words. And it has even more power when we try to convey the image of self-confident people. With our posture, our gestures and movements, we can convince others of our security, even if, inside, we feel a little nervous or tired. Whether it’s because we want to make the best impression at our next appointment or work presentation, paying attention to our body language is key to being successful!

O awesome.club comes with a little guide with advice so that your non-verbal communication conveys confidence and you seem more self-assured than ever.

According to body language expert Michael Ellsberg, eye contact is one of the most important and powerful tools when interacting with another person. Keeping this contact in an appropriate and non-inquisitive way denotes honesty, sincerity, accessibility, attention and willingness to listen to the other. Likewise, a person who looks into the eyes of his interlocutor during a conversation demonstrates security and self-confidence, but if he does the opposite, that is, looks away or looks down, he gives the impression of insecurity.

During a conversation, it is advisable to lean slightly towards the other person, especially when you are seated. Leaning forward demonstrates attentiveness and interest, as well as self-confidence, by reducing or eliminating barriers between you and the other person. On the other hand, leaning back means increasing distances from the other person and shows a lack of interest or attention.

Generally, people who walk with their heads down or who lower their heads when talking to another person have an introverted personality, lack of self-esteem, or lack confidence in themselves. But, on the contrary, if the person walks or talks to others with their head held high, this gesture will make them look secure, confident and proud of themselves, in addition to denoting frankness and honesty, as it shows that they don’t hide anything, of course.

It is essential to take care of body posture. If we want to convey confidence, our posture must be erect, but relaxed, with shoulders back and head up, as this will show us calm, but sure of ourselves. A hunched and tense posture, with the shoulders forward and the head down, conveys an opposite image: insecurity, shyness and nervousness.

On the other hand, when we speak of an open posture, we are referring to keeping the legs slightly apart, as well as the arms, to indicate attention and openness. In contrast, a closed posture, with arms and legs crossed or together, denotes the opposite.

When we want the other person to be aware of the confidence we have in ourselves or to trust us, our hands must be kept out of our pockets. Hands in pockets indicate nervousness, insecurity, need to hide something or keep distance. It’s best to keep them in plain sight and in a relaxed position. Consciously or unconsciously, when we feel confident, the separation between the fingers of our hands is usually greater, we tend to lift our thumbs more and bring our fingertips together.

While it may seem trivial or insignificant, the posture and orientation of our feet when talking to other people is also important and conveys a message. People tend to point their feet at those with whom they feel best identified, whom they sympathize with, or whom they consider leaders. Ideally, keep your feet in line with an upright posture, as this conveys interest and self-confidence. On the contrary, if our feet start to point out, it is a sign of nervousness, anxiety, discomfort and even a hurry to leave.

According to a study, people who put a slight smile on their face with a slight lift of the eyebrows when talking tend to generate more sympathy and trust in their interlocutors. Generally, when we seek support or try to establish communication, we look for someone who seems kind and willing to listen, not someone who seems annoying, uncomfortable, or distant.

When we are insecure, restless, nervous, or feel less confident, we tend to shrink and therefore appear smaller than we really are. If we want to be the image of trust, we must try to occupy the space that we need and that is opportune, as this will be a sign of comfort, trust and security.

Sometimes, unintentionally or even without opening our mouths, we manage to communicate. When we talk about body language or non-verbal communication, we are referring to those gestures that we can do with different parts of our body, especially the face, and that convey a message. This language, which can be consciously or unconsciously perceived by the person with whom we communicate (which may reinforce or contradict what we say), collaborates in the formation of the idea and image of the other about us.

Trust is a solid foundation that can establish or improve social relationships of different types and body language is a way of transmitting and strengthening it. Therefore, managing our bodily expressions well and even controlling them will make us feel more secure in communication and this, in turn, will make the other person have a more positive perception of us.

How do you act when you want to earn someone’s trust? What are the gestures that make you suspicious of a person?