7 Surprising Public Habits That Instantly Boost Your Confidence, Backed by Psychology
If this feels intimidating, start small. Try holding eye contact for a second longer than usual in casual interactions—like when ordering coffee or passing someone in the hallway.
You’ll be surprised how quickly it starts to feel normal—and how much more confident you become because of it.
2) Stand tall (even if you don’t feel like it)
I used to have a habit of slouching without even realizing it—especially in public. Shoulders hunched, arms crossed, head down. It wasn’t until a friend pointed it out that I noticed how much smaller I was making myself.