Every now and then we all have this low self esteem or sometimes we can be really intimidated by people in general. So, in this blog entry I am going to give you some pointers on some self confidence. My first piece of advice is to stand in your room (privately) for TWO WHOLE MINUTES and do the Superman/Wonder Woman (hands on hips) pose. Put your hands on your hips, straighten that back, look at yourself in the mirror (you don't have to) and say, "I can do this"! I know it sounds cheesy, but it works. Studies have shown that doing this boosts testosterone (hormone that helps with confidence) and lowers cortisol (the hormone that causes stress). My second piece of advice is don't be frightened by people. People are people. For example if you are going to a job interview and the people who are interviewing you are scary and intimidating. Just take a deep breath, do the Wonder Woman pose, go through some practice interview questions and when they call you in just walk in with confidence. Plus, you should remember that the interviewers have went through the same thing to get to where they are and that they are human. For my third and final piece of advice, have good posture (I'm guilty of this, I have okay posture). Good posture like a straight back and looking people in the eye shows confidence! One it shows that you pay attention and two, it will make people pay attention to you. It's a lot different that doing a presentation with a hunched back and mumbling does not show confidence. Do that presentation with a straight back, eye contact with the people that are listening and speak with a loud and clear voice. If you are not feeling confident about these suggestions try going by this phrase "fake it till you make it". Just pretend to be confident by following these steps and voila! By the time you know it, you are already confident! But confidence doesn't come quick, it comes with time and (I know this sounds cheesy) believing that you can do it! I know you can do it! Good luck!
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