{"id":16954,"date":"2021-03-03T06:10:26","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T06:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/?p=16954"},"modified":"2023-04-13T15:43:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T15:43:27","slug":"5-tips-better-body-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/articles\/5-tips-better-body-language\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips For Better Body Language &#8211; Benefits of Smiling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16955 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog1.png\" alt=\"5 Tips For Better Body Language\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog1.png 720w, https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Body Language is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/interpersonal-skills\/verbal-and-non-verbal-characteristics-of-active-listeners\/\">non-verbal communication<\/a> that we are conveying to others through the facial expressions or body positions. Since it constitutes up to 90% of the actual communicated message, we need to master it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here are 5 tips that will help you in improving your body language<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smile:\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s the most noticeable aspect of your face gestures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look straight:\u00a0<\/strong>Look in the eyes of your speaker \u2013 not up nor down on them<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stand and sit upright:\u00a0<\/strong>Without slouching to convey confidence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extend open arms:\u00a0<\/strong>Instead of crossed ones to convey openness<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pace\u00a0the\u00a0person in front of you:<\/strong> By being in sync with the speed and actions that they portray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The above tips can be applied by anyone at any time to help create better, more effective communications. Remember, it\u2019s what you don\u2019t say that counts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>11 Science-Backed Benefits of Smiling\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smiling is one of quickest ways you can improve your body language and non-verbal communication. Proper body language increases your confidence and helps our communication skills. A survey actually found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/auraglow.com\/blogs\/articles\/teeth-whitening-facts-statistics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of adults say a smile is one of the most memorable features of a person when they first meet them.<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;A survey actually found that 48 percent of adults say a smile is one of the most memorable features of a person when they first meet them. If you're interested in having the most unforgettable smile, visit this page.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:206,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;5&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:215}\">\u00a0If you&#8217;re interested in having the most unforgettable smile, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowenberglituchykantor.com\/services\/porcelain-veneers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this page<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though a smile can go a long way when communicating with others, it also has many other health and psychological benefits you may not have known. Here are just a few of the health benefits of smiling, backed by science:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><b> Alleviates stress<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we smile, our bodies naturally release endorphins\u2014also known as happy hormones. These happy hormones allow us to feel feelings of happiness and joy, which directly impact our mood. Because of this, smiling has the ability to relieve stress. A study from the University of Kansas found that smiling during periods of stress, even when we\u2019re not actually feeling our best, can help reduce the intensity of our body\u2019s stress response. So, the next time you\u2019re feeling stressed, try focusing on smiling if you can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Reduces blood pressure\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><\/b>High-blood pressure is brought on when our heart rate increases, which can happen when we\u2019re experiencing high levels of stress or worry. Similar to how smiling can help alleviate stress, it can also help reduce our blood pressure levels. Smiling can also help reduce your risk of heart disease, since high-blood pressure is one of the leading symptoms causing this disease. Not only does smiling help keep our mood balanced, it also is a way to improve our overall health.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Boosts mood<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have suggested that the physical act of smiling has the power to trick your brain into thinking you\u2019re happy. Creating these positive emotions can not only help boost our mood, but others around us as well. Laughing and smiling really is contagious, so remember that the next time your friend or colleague is feeling down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Strengthens relationships\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies and research have shown that those who express happy emotions, like smiling, are more likely to achieve goals in their personal and professional lives. Also, studies have found that people who smile more are perceived as \u201cmore likeable,\u201d which can directly influence the relationships they build, whether professionally or personally. This helps us in social settings and professional settings when using non-verbal communication strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for more ways to actively smile throughout your day, here are just a few ways you can turn that frown upside down:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice daily gratitude\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin your day with a mindful meditation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do one good thing for someone else<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch a funny movie or TV show\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time in nature\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smile can go a long way, and studies show that laughter(and smiling) really is the best medicine. To learn more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/auraglow.com\/blogs\/articles\/benefits-of-smiling\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits of smiling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out the infographic created by Auraglow below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/9209\/files\/science-backed-reasons-to-smile-more-ig.png?v=1608322392\" alt=\"benefits of smiling\" width=\"540px\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Body Language is the non-verbal communication that we are conveying to others through the facial expressions or body positions. Since it constitutes up to 90% of the actual communicated message, we need to master it. Here are 5 tips that will help you in improving your body language Smile:\u00a0It\u2019s the most noticeable aspect of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":16955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,21],"tags":[64],"class_list":["post-16954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-leadership-management-interpersonal-skills","tag-body-language"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16954"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16954\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22857,"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16954\/revisions\/22857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}