We don’t always notice what we’re doing with our legs, our hands, or our facial expression while other people are around us. It might not even cross our mind that those things are important. But body language can actually say a lot about your personality and feelings. And it might just help you make a good impression and get the job of your dreams, or, on the contrary, make people want to avoid you.
We think that there are certain body language habits you need to unlearn, which might have a positive effect on your life. Let’s see what those habits are!
1. Slouching
Your posture can say a lot about your level of self-confidence. If you’re slouching, it will show that you’re feeling insecure. If you don’t fix your posture, slouching might become a habit and you will do it even if you aren’t in a situation that makes you feel uneasy. And people might still see it as a sign of low self-esteem.
2. Crossing your legs or arms
3. Fidgeting
4. Rubbing your neck
5. Biting your fingernails
6. Not enough or too much eye contact
7. Appearing distracted
While actually being distracted when someone is talking is just rude, sometimes you don`t even realize that you`re doing it. Or even though you`re paying attention, you`re staring into space, and others might think you aren`t listening. Try to show that you`re actively listening by looking at the person who`s saying something to you, or doing something to make them clearly see that you respect them and that you`re engaged in the conversation.
8. Rolling your eyes
Rolling your eyes is an obvious sign of disrespect. It can be relatively harmless and an act of non-verbal communication with one of your friends to show that you`re bored or annoyed. However, if it`s something your colleague, your boss, or a complete stranger said that you`re reacting too, your facial expression can appear off-putting and offensive to them.
9. Forgetting to smile
Smiling is something we often forget to do, especially in formal situations. But it`s a great way to show confidence and openness. And it can also make other people smile back and feel more positive and open to you in general. However, don’t fake-smile, because then you risk being seen as insincere and untrustworthy.
10. Being too still
