What's Your Body Language Saying?

In communication, your body language can be one of your best assets, as long as you use it well.

Even if you’ve structured your message well, you could blow it completely if your posture, gestures and facial expressions don’t support your message. Do you twist your hair or play with your rings? This implies you’re nervous or not focused. Do you point a finger at the other person’s chest? This implies aggression. Do you slouch? This implies a lack of confidence. Do you hop from foot to foot when talking to your manager? This also shows a lack of confidence.

Start being aware of what your body is saying and how your body is behaving. By making some minor adjustments in your posture, your gestures and your facial expressions, you will be on the way to becoming a much better communicator.

Your face and your body language can be two of your greatest tools in your communication toolbox. Use them well.