There are many times in life when a person feels uncomfortable. Perhaps it’s when you’re unprepared in a work meeting, when you’re meeting someone important and want to appear impressive, or when you’re in a social situation with people you don’t know. In any of these cases, feeling uncomfortable can really do damage to confidence. Here are some ways that you can gain more confidence in awkward or disagreeable situations–
Smile
One of the easiest ways to fake confidence–which will then actually lead to you feeling more confident–is to smile. If you can’t smile, try to at least relax your face.
Relax and Open Your Body Language
When a person is tense or uncomfortable, typically the first thing that they do is tense up, cross their arms, and look downwards. They may also fidget, showing signs of tension and anxiety. This will not help to make you feel better, make a good impression, or encourage others to approach you. Instead, let your arms hang loosely at your sides, or hold something (like a drink) to appear more natural. Look up, try to make eye contact with people, and take three deep breaths to relax.
Ask Questions
One of the best ways to engage other people in an uncomfortable situation, making everyone feel more confident, is to ask questions. This applies regardless of whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or in a board meeting – when you are engaged in what other people are saying, it takes a lot of pressure off of you and makes the other person feel good as well.
Finally, remember that half the time, everyone else in the room is just as uncomfortable as you are, and they’re probably not paying any attention to any faux pas you think you’re making.
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