Body language tips that can make you seem more self- confident.

Body language is a powerful and effective means to convey subtle messages. We can project confidence through our posture, gestures, and motions, even if we’re nervous or fatigued inside. Paying attention to our body language is the key to impressing ourselves.

This short guide can help you improve your nonverbal communication skills and make you appear more confident.

1. Maintain constant eye contact.

When talking with another person face to face, eye contact is one of the most important and effective skills. Eye contact indicates genuineness, approachability, attentiveness, and a readiness to listen. It works well as long as you don’t appear too curious. Making eye contact throughout a conversation also conveys security and self-assurance.

2. Lean forward a little.

While talking to someone, you may want to consider your posture. If you’re seated, leaning forward can make a big difference. Leaning forward shows you’re interested in what they’re saying. This position also conveys confidence by removing or minimizing obstacles between you and your interlocutor.

3. Maintain a straight posture.

Introverted persons walk with their heads down or bow when chatting to others. A lack of self-esteem or confidence is typically interpreted in these postures. Conversely, walking or talking with one’s head lifted makes one appear secure, confident, and proud.

4. Keep hands visible.

Keep your hands out of your pockets if you want them to know you are confident. This also works well to gain other people’s trust. Hands in pockets show uneasiness, insecurity, and a desire to hide or remove oneself. So keep them in sight and comfortable.

Confident people have more space between their fingers, elevate their thumbs higher, and bring their fingertips closer together.