Becoming aware of your body language
Body language is very important when you're communicating with others. Even before you say anything, your body shows what you're feeling. How you stand, your facial expressions, and how you carry yourself can tell people if you're friendly and open. A good thing to ask yourself is the following:
- What message is my body sending to those around me?
- What steps can I take to make sure my body language comes across as positive and helpful?
Do you pay attention to your body language whether you're alone or with others?
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@amiablePeace77
Good question.
My body language is something I like to learn about.
I can come across as abrasive, or standoffish because of shyness on my part so it's something I'm working on 💛
@Amanda84
I find most people need to learn more about their body language (myself too). Great, though, that you want to learn more about it!
@amiablePeace77
What message is my body sending to those around me?
I do appear nervous around people that I find intimidating. My hands and legs will start to shiver unless I'm comfortable around them.
What steps can I take to make sure my body language comes across as positive and helpful?
I try to take deep breaths and remind myself that I'm safe and confident.
@trueconfidant123
Deep breathing and reminding yourself that you're safe and confidant sounds good! 👍
@amiablePeace77
It is a question of training yourself and being self-aware in important situations. It is ALSO a cultural question. Should you smile or not? How arrogant or submissive? How about manners? The way you hold a fork? How loud or quiet are you expected to be? Some places prefer effervescent people (the US, say) and others prefer that you stay reserved. 😃 Conditions apply!
- What message is my body sending to those around me?
- What steps can I take to make sure my body language comes across as positive and helpful?
Do you pay attention to your body language whether you're alone or with others?
@Fradiga
Of course conditions apply Fradiga! 😃 I believe, though, that some body language is universal unless someone is trained in suppressing it.
@amiablePeace77
😃 Training apply as well. Living particularly in Japan and the US has changed me in many ways
@amiablePeace77 Do you pay attention to your body language whether you're alone or with others?
@soulsings
Nice that you want to pay more attention to it👍. I find it can greatly help to check our body language in front of the mirror (maybe even repeating things we told someone recently)
@amiablePeace77
Do you pay attention to your body language whether you're alone or with others?
I never used to but after once I learned that it was an actual term and not just something kids said to each other during recess then yes I paid attention to my body language since then.
And I think that’s why some people especially the ones who are good at reading people can see just by looking at me and how I’m standing and all that stuff how uncomfortable I am with other people or in certain places like bars and would try to make it easier for me by saying hi or smiling at me or hugging me.
@akunknown
An open or closed posture, facial expressions, etc. can give away a lot about our inner state.
@amiablePeace77
I pay attention to my body language when I'm alone. I need to pay more attention to it when I'm with others.
@purpleTree4652
I believe both are important!