Whether we’re talking about relationships, work, or life in general, everyone wants to be successful and happy. And that doesn’t only mean being understanding and a good communicator or having a nice resume. It’s a combination of all of those plus some personality traits, and even body language.

If you’ve read any philosophy books, you sure know that the majority of experts say that every single gesture means something, even though we might not realize it. This means that in everything you do, you actually send a message to the people that surround you and furthermore, those messages can impact your life and even your success.

And we’re sure that you want to know more about this topic, so click on the next page to discover 6 body language secrets that might help you become more appreciated.

1. Pay attention to your posture

It might not seem like such a big deal, but posture can really say something about your personality. If you have a hinged posture, if you hold your hand in a position that closes off your chest, you are more likely to be perceived as anxious or scared.

Make a good impression by straightening your spine, relaxing your shoulders, and holding your head high, so that your chin can be parallel to the floor. If you do these simple gestures, you’ll seem more honest and open.

2. Smile 

As you already know, smiling gives off positive vibes and makes people believe that you’re open to talking to them. However, this doesn’t mean that you should smile all the time and to everyone so that you seem nice and genuine.

According to several experts, sincere emotions are bilateral, which means that if you want to smile, make sure to do it with a full face, so that people can perceive it as being honest. A quick grin or smile attempt is not such a good idea.

3. Make eye contact 

When you make eye contact with someone you’re talking to, you seem more confident and friendly. But the thing is that if you look too much in someone’s eyes, that can be seen as intimidating, so language experts say that it’s better to look at the whole face for a second.

You can even divide the parts of their face, such as looking at their eyes for one second, then moving to their nose, or their mouth for the same amount of time. One thing you should keep in mind is that it’s very impolite to check your phone or your watch or look around the room when you have a conversation with someone.

4. Have a good handshake 

A firm handshake will always make a good first impression. Reach out vertically and meet the other person’s hand in the middle. Don’t squeeze too hard or leave your arm there hanging like a dead fish.

If your hand is sweating, quickly wipe it off. If you want to be perceived as confident, avoid the ”alligator arm”, which means that your arm is attached to your elbow when you reach for the handshake.

5. Be mindful of this power play 

There are cases when power plays are really important. But in other situations, including a job interview, for instance, it’s best to appear self-assured, but still humble. Experts say that a simple gesture such as putting the fingertips of both hands together so that it creates a triangular shape (also known as steepling), can seem both powerful and arrogant.

When you are a professional in a particular domain, for instance, steepling can make you seem more credible and smart. This type of body language is often used by important individuals, such as CEOs.

If you do this type of gesture when you’re in a room full of experts, for instance, and you don’t have the same knowledge they have, you might give off the impression that you are arrogant and it also might irritate the people around you.

6. Have a good mindset

One of the easiest things you can do if you want to be seen as a friendly yet professional person is to have a good mindset. Before you enter a room, whether it’s work-related or a social event, try to think positively about everyone there.

This will help you come up with several conversation topics and you’re more likely to enjoy the time you spent there. Moreover, this simple trick will assure you that you have a relaxed body posture, a friendly gaze, and a smiling face.

When you make someone feel good in your presence, they will be okay with going an extra mile for you and help you in the future.

…What do you think about these simple body languages that can make you more successful in different areas of your life? Tell us in the comments down below!

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