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Come back to our site for more\nCan\xa0you use your body to increase\xa0your confidence in English speaking?\nToday, learn what poses can make\xa0you more comfortable and powerful!\n\xa0\nSocial psychologist Amy Cuddy says body language affects how\xa0we think, and how others think about us. When people are slouched and closed-in on themselves, they not only feel less powerful, but they appear less powerful to others.\nConsider: Are your shoulders\xa0slouched?\xa0Or are they back, with your chest open?\xa0Are you spreading yourself out physically?\xa0Are you smiling?\xa0Is your body upright?\n\xa0\n\xa0\nTips for power-posing your way to confidence:\n\nStand with your arms up, legs spread out, shoulders back and chest out.\xa0Take up space and breathe deeply!\n\nIf you can't do this at the moment, imagine you\u2019re doing it, or do it in the bathroom\xa0before your important\xa0interview or presentation.\xa0You can even do it while\xa0talking on the phone.\n\nYawn! By yawning, we are naturally bringing oxygen to our brain, which makes us feel more alert and confident.\n\n\xa0\nHave you tried power posing?\nHas it worked for you?\nTell us your story in the comments section below!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices