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Improving Body Language
Body language is an essential part in communicating. More so, it’s
a part of communicating wherein it’s a part of you that never
lies, in contrast with the words that you utter. In fact, your body
language might seem to be the opposite of what you are really saying.
Often times, even without saying anything, body language is already
a major factor that tells someone how you feel and what you are thinking.
In some situations, this might work since you don’t have to say
anything to get your message across. Other times, this might bring disaster
to you since it might bring the wrong message across. One example would
be talking to an employer, speaking in front of a group of people or
anything that strikes you as remotely formal. Here is where improving
your body language skills come in. By improving body language, you’ll
definitely relay the right message and the right meaning.
First, you should be aware of your body language. You should be aware
of how you move, where you put your hands and when to use your hands
for gestures. This rings true with your legs – determine when
you need to walk and how you should walk. You can even practice in front
of the mirror, and this will show you how you move in front of other
people, to see how you are relaying your message.
Second, you can close your eyes and visualize how you would stand and
sit to feel confident, how you move your arms and legs, and how you
use any part of your body for gestures. You might even want to observe
family members, friends, neighbors or even co-employees on how they
move. Observe the things that they do and observe the things that they
don’t do. Learn as much as possible from them.
But remember that when you do all of these things, just learn to relax,
especially when you are speaking in front of a live audience. Don’t
hunch your shoulders and always maintain eye contact – with eye
contact, it sends signals that you are not the least bit nervous (our
main objective anyway).
And always remember to smile and laugh always – this signifies
more than confidence. It says that you are relaxed and very much comfortable
with the way things are going on in your life.
It takes some extra effort to do all things, but keep in mind that body
language shows how good a person you are.
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