We have all heard that body language sometimes speaks louder than the words. This common phrase reminded me of an interesting Ted talk I recently watched featuring Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist, discussing her research on body language. During the talk she compares poses that convey power to poses that convey intimidation or weakness. Her studies show that people who pose in powerful positions for two minutes a day actually become more confident. Power poses are those that take up more space, whereas low-power poses are those that make you smaller. She basically reinforces the directions my mother always used to give to me, “stand up straight!”
Cuddy makes the point that standing tall can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, thus making us feel stronger and more confident. This not only helps in the moment, but standing in power poses for two minutes a day actually has long-term benefits as well. According to Amy Cuddy, one can in fact fake it, not until you make it, but until you start believing it. Standing in high-power poses for just two minutes a day by yourself can positively alter your perception of yourself. So what’re you waiting for?!? Give it a try!
Link to the Ted talk:
http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are
Cuddy makes the point that standing tall can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, thus making us feel stronger and more confident. This not only helps in the moment, but standing in power poses for two minutes a day actually has long-term benefits as well. According to Amy Cuddy, one can in fact fake it, not until you make it, but until you start believing it. Standing in high-power poses for just two minutes a day by yourself can positively alter your perception of yourself. So what’re you waiting for?!? Give it a try!
Link to the Ted talk:
http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are
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