Post by @lizroseofficial

Your presence speaks before you do. The way you stand can influence whether people perceive you as confident, uncertain, approachable, guarded, powerful or uncomfortable before you’ve said a single word. Your posture, the position of your feet, where you place your hands and how much space you take up all become part of the message you’re sending. Most people never think about these signals, which means they can accidentally communicate something completely different from how they actually feel. Learning how to stand with intention is one of the simplest ways to strengthen your presence. You don’t need to puff yourself up or force yourself into some unnatural “power pose.” You want a relaxed, balanced posture that communicates confidence without trying too hard. When your body looks grounded and comfortable taking up its space, people tend to read you differently and you may start to feel different too. Your body is always communicating, so make sure it’s saying what you want people to hear. #bodylanguage #nonverbalcommunication #communicationskills