Trust seems to be an unreachable treasure for many people. They say that if you can conquer it, you will conquer the world too. Even if you’re not very rich, smart, handsome, genius. If you have the confidence, the world will be yours.
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However, this treasure is so difficult to find that it seems like a legend, a fairy tale whose story we are tired of hearing. But we never had the opportunity to test its veracity. Trust, alias, is the main factor in becoming more attractive.
Well, for science, there are proven ways to get to this enchanted chest and, amazingly, it’s not that difficult. Check out our tips on how to become more confident below.
Steps to be more confident and attractive
For starters, take a stand
The correct posture will make you taller and, consequently, more confident. Research shows that this attitude can help you appear confident and also be more confident.
A study published in the journal Psychological Science showed that a tall, expansive posture helps you look and actually feel more powerful. Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist and body language researcher, explained in her TED that posture can also boost confidence and help produce testosterone.
Listen to that rap or your favorite rock
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Unsure for a job interview or date? Play a rap playlist or a harder rock. Researchers at the University of Northwstern found that listening to music with heavier beats can indeed help you in this regard.
Remember a time when you were mighty
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You know that time when you made everyone laugh during a speech, rocked an interview, or published a work you were proud of? It doesn’t matter what your experience of power was. These little moments impact your feelings when you’re feeling insecure. According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, channeling moments where you were genuinely endearing boosts confidence.
Revisiting compliments in memory or opening thank-you and congratulation emails also achieve the same effect, according to a publication in TIME magazine.
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Improve your morning ritual
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Those first few moments of the day, when you get ready in front of the mirror, are key not only to maintaining a pleasant physical appearance, but also to boosting your confidence.
Morning rituals in front of the mirror include telling yourself you can accomplish something, rehearsing phrases, speeches, and presentations.
clothes matter
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That “dressing for success” story is true. There’s a reason this cliché is so pervasive around the world: studies suggest that what you wear can directly affect your security and sense of power.
Researchers at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University discovered this through experiments. Those who wore lab coats used by doctors were able to solve certain tasks better than others who wore ordinary clothes.
focus on an idol
It seems a sad thing to think about that idol when we’re feeling bad, after all, we’ll end up getting depressed because we’re not the same. However, a study published in the journal Personal Relationships showed otherwise.
When people with low self-esteem wrote down the qualities of their idols on paper, they felt more motivated to work on those same traits in themselves.
stretch your muscles
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Eastern philosophy and ancient arts like Yoga have a lot to teach us. Stretching your muscles and stretching improves your blood flow and also improves your posture. Consequently, it makes you more confident, according to a report published in SELF Magazine.
In addition, some types of stretching can also help you relax and relieve tension.
learn a new language
Learning a new language is great for many aspects of your life, but you’ve never stopped to think about how it can make you more confident. According to a study published by the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, learning a new language or improving your skills
cognitive data.
Like studying algebra again, for example – it can improve your life satisfaction.
A good way to acquire emotional intelligence. Learning from your own mistakes is reading about the subject and getting to know yourself through the words of others.
By reading and expanding your mind, you can develop self-criticism and even analyze your own behaviors.
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