7 Surprising Public Habits That Instantly Boost Your Confidence, Backed by Psychology
4) Slow down your movements
Rushed movements make you look (and feel) nervous.
I used to fidget a lot—tapping my foot, shifting my weight, speaking too fast. I thought no one noticed, but deep down, I knew it made me seem uncertain.
Then I started paying attention to confident people. They moved with intention. Their gestures were controlled. They took their time when speaking, walking, even just reaching for a glass of water.
So I tried it. I slowed down my movements, paused before responding, and resisted the urge to fill every silence. Almost instantly, I felt more composed—like I was in control instead of reacting to everything around me.
