Come back to our site for more Can-you use your body to increase-your confidence in English speaking? Today, learn what poses can make-you more comfortable and powerful! - Social psychologist Amy Cuddy says body language affects how-we 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. Consider: Are your shoulders-slouched?-Or are they back, with your chest open?-Are you spreading yourself out physically?-Are you smiling?-Is your body upright? - - Tips for power-posing your way to confidence: Stand with your arms up, legs spread out, shoulders back and chest out.-Take up space and breathe deeply! If you can-t do this at the moment, imagine you-re doing it, or do it in the bathroom-before your important-interview or presentation.-You can even do it while-talking on the phone. Yawn! By yawning, we are naturally bringing oxygen to our brain, which makes us feel more alert and confident. - Have you tried power posing? Has it worked for you? Tell us your story in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices