COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIOUR & ART
Body Language & Communication Blog
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Our work is based on scientific theories relating to nonverbal behaviour and statement analysis, yet remains the opinion of the author.
Video Shorts: Smile to increase feelings of happiness and positivity
This short video explains why we should smile to feel happy and more positive.
Video Shorts: Embodied cognition and contractive behaviour–your body language can trigger emotion
This short video explains why we should avoid contractive behaviour to feel more powerful.
Video Shorts: Embodied cognition and the voice–your voice can trigger emotion
This short video explains how to use your voice to trigger positive feelings of power and improve the way you’re perceived.
How to Build and Display Confidence Through Body language and Voice
Earlier this year, I contributed to a Woman & Home article about positive body language and how it can boost your confidence—Can positive body language boost your confidence? Find out what the experts think. In a similar vein, in this article, I share the secrets to appearing confident through positive body language, eye contact and voice, and equally as important, how to use your body to feel more confident.
The Truth About the Power Pose
Over the past decade, the power pose has faced controversy and scientific scrutiny, leaving many people confused about its efficacy and many turning their backs on a simple practise that can yield positive results. This article sums up the debate, clears the myths and explains the current scientific findings so that you can leverage positive feelings with simple postural change.
Women (and Men) Take Note: Five tips to gain influence through vocal power
Just because someone speaks, it doesn’t mean they will be heard. Unfortunately, some people feel like their comments and verbal contribution go unheard–they might be physically heard and even acknowledged, but they aren’t given much attention. This article shares five simple vocal tips to help you be heard, captivate your audience and gain influence.
Social Anxiety: How to create positive perceptions
I don’t want to increase anybody’s anxiety, but a recent study found that people with high levels of anxiety were rated less positively by conversation partners. To add insult to injury, conversation partners have a reduced desire for future interactions with people with social anxiety disorder. Before you slump into defeat, let’s get to the bottom of this, then look at some practical solutions.