How to Exude Confident Body Language

Your body language telegraphs to people just how confident and self-assured you are.

Your body language can convey a stronger message than your words. Confident body language is essential in any business setting. Everything about your body language makes an impression. Someone who fidgets, slouches and can't maintain eye contact silently tells people that she is insecure and uncomfortable.

Instructions

1. A strong entrance is always great in any setting. Walk into a room, with strength. Stand up straight and stick out your chest. Greet people with a firm hand shake, hold your head up high and smile.

2. Make eye contact with the people with whom you are speaking. Don't look past them or at their shoulders. Look them in the eye.

3. Don't stick your hands in your pockets or cross your arms in front of you. These actions show that you're worried and ill eat ease.

4. Don't fidget, play with your hair or jewelry. These actions signal that you're nervous.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice your body language with people you know

• Practice self-analysis so that you can figure out what you can do better

• Stay positive, this shows through your body language

References

• RachelGreen.com: Ten Tips on Confident Body Language