Lift your confidence by looking up!

“When we’re feeling insecure, we tend to look down— and it turns out that can trigger feelings of anxiety,” reveals Fischer. “When you look up, however, you’re revving your energy and boosting your mood!” That’s because an upward gaze naturally improves your posture, making you feel more confident. No need to hold that look for long: San Francisco State University researchers report that it only takes a minute for a simple shift in perspective to trigger the release of feelgood hormones.