7 Surprising Public Habits That Instantly Boost Your Confidence, Backed by Psychology
So, I tried something different. The next time I walked into a room, I straightened my back, pulled my shoulders back, and lifted my chin slightly.
It felt a little awkward at first, but something interesting happened—I immediately felt more in control, more present. And people responded differently to me, too.
Psychologists call this “power posing.” Research suggests that the way you hold your body can influence how confident you actually feel. Standing tall signals both to yourself and to others that you’re comfortable in your own skin.