How To Hide Self-Doubt?

Confidence is the key to career success. Research shows that people who show more confidence than competence cause more respect, have more influence and achieve higher social status. But there are times when you feel insecure, such as when performing on stage, attending a meeting, or having a face-to-face conversation with a new employee or coworker you are afraid of.

You can still look confident in these situations. Here's how to do it.

Are you lacking self-confidence? Pretend you are in abundance!

Focus on your immediate presence. Use your body to show confidence before you even say a word. This will help others understand that you are the leader. For them to believe it, they must see it.

Slouching makes you look sad and vulnerable. It is important to get rid of it when you are building confidence. To look more successful, psychologists recommend starting with posture: straighten up, take your shoulders back, put on a relaxed expression, and do not look away from your interlocutor's face during a conversation. Try to keep eye contact.

Your handshake should be confident.

Try to stand up straight, do not lean against anything.

If you cross your legs or shift your weight from one leg to the other, the interlocutors may get the impression that you are twitching and nervous.

Don't cross your arms. Many people unconsciously like to cross their arms or stand as if they were at a funeral. You don't have to do that. Crossing your arms to protect your body is a sign of nervousness. When you do this, you look withdrawn, which can make the other person uncomfortable.

Let's face it: a person cannot be confident all the time. But the main thing if for you to believe in yourself, first of all.