Smile and the world smiles too
There is nothing more attractive than the perfect smile.
And here is our guide to perfecting your very own. Smile Keep your grin in easy reach. You’d be surprised how even the smallest of smiles can disarm many a social situation and make everyone feel more comfortable. Can you imagine approaching someone who’s scowling? No, thank you.
If you’re worried your smile is fake keep it small. A fake smile can be spotted from a mile away.
On the other hand, if you’re genuinely happy to see them or just happy for the chance to practice your new confidence skills flash those pearly white teeth. Look the part Or, as the saying goes, fake it till you make it. If you know that you look like a confident, capable person eventually you’ll start to feel it too. You should dress how you feel best – not what you think confident is.
Devote a little time each day to personal hygiene and making sure you’re presenting yourself well. Shower daily, brush and floss your teeth and groom your skin and hair. Have approachable body language If you see a person huddled in the corner, pretending to play games on their mobile phone, are you really going to go up and say hello? Probably not. If you want others to approach you make sure you’re approachable.
Keep your body open. If you have your arms and legs crossed you’re telling the world that you’re not interested in welcoming them in.
The same goes for your face and hands. If it’s clear you’re preoccupied with something else ( be it a thought or your iPhone) people will take the hint. Perfect your posture How you carry yourself communicates a lot to other people so make sure you’re telling them that you’re confident and in charge. Keep your shoulders back, your spine straight and your chin high. Walk with purpose instead of dragging your feet and sit up straight.
When you look like a confident person on the outside you’ll be approached as one by the world around you. Remember you were born with confidence When you popped out of your mother’s womb, you didn’t really care who heard you crying or how soft your head was. You just were. It was society that pointed a finger at you and made you feel as if you had to measure up. It was learned. You know what they say about learned things? Accept compliments gracefully Don’t just roll your eyes and shrug it off — own it. You deserved it.
Make eye contact, smile and say “thank you”. Being nice about it when someone else wants to compliment you doesn’t compromise your humility. It shows that you’re polite and have a secure sense of self- worth.