5 poses that will help to cope with stress in two minutes

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy says that our nonverbals govern what we think of others. Moreover, they also affect our self-confidence. It turns out that there are even poses that help to tune a brain to win!

The website will clearly show you which poses you need to take two minutesto reduce stress levels and believe in success.







Body language influences the outcome of such important events as a promotion, a public-speaking or a job interview. In addition, our gestures and postures affect us — the thoughts and feelings.

There are gestures that are characteristic of people who feel their own power. Amy calls them "non-verbal expressions of power and domination." In the animal world, this "increase": animals tend to occupy more space; unfold, spread their wings or put a coat.

People do the same. In the moment of triumph we lift up wide-open hands and slightly raise the chin. And when we feel powerless — close, wrap your hands, compressed and do not want to be noticed.







Our mind affects our body. Powerful people are more confident and optimistic, they are more at risk and have no doubt that you will win in gambling. Between strong and weak people is different and hormone levels: at a high level of testosterone (the dominance hormone) and low cortisol (stress hormone). This means that they are domineering, assertive and at the same time relaxed and stress.







Amy Cuddy conducted an experiment: the participants two minutes of taking "the posture of power" and "posture of weakness." It turned out, even in this short time, the testosterone levels in those who were in the "strong" pose, rose by 20 %, and those who were "weak" decreased by 20 %. Cortisol levels also differed significantly: the first fell by 25 %, while the second increased by 15 %.

These hormonal changes set up our brains to either assertiveness, confidence and strength, either in tension and stiffness.

The following experiment Amy had faked interviews: some participants before the interview took a "strong" posture, and others "weak." Then everything was a tense five-minute interview, which was recorded on video. Independent experts reviewed the video and decided which candidates they would work. As a result, they chose the participants before the interview was practicing "power poses".







Can I use this in real life? Yes. Here's what Amy suggests to do if you have a speech or an interview where you will be evaluated: you stay alone with yourself before a stressful situation (in the bathroom, the Elevator, empty room) and two minutes take the "strong" pose.







The body changes our minds and our minds change our behavior, and our behavior can influence the outcome of an important situation for us. Remember this and win!

Photographer: Roman Zakharchenko, Model: Dilyara faizullina specifically for the Website
According to the materials of TED


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