Stand tall with your hands on your hips (like a superhero) for 2 minutes.
Research by Amy Cuddy shows this posture increases testosterone and lowers cortisol.
It makes your brain feel more confident—even before a big meeting or speech.
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2 minutes of power posing - standing tall, holding your arms out or toward the sky, or standing like Superman, with your hands on hips - will dramatically increase your confidence.
Try it before you step into a situation in which you know you'll feel nervous, insecure, or intimidated...
Powerful people tend to be more assertive and confident, more optimistic. They take more risks.
Studies showed that a two-minute power pose leads to hormonal changes that configure your brain to be either assertive, confident and comfortable, or stress-reactive.
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