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Hello Friend!
Welcome to this new upgrade for your brain!
Today’s upgrade will focus on developing its Body Language functionality 🧠
All you need to do is open your mind, and enjoy the following enhancement of yourself!
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Cognitive Pulse
Brain warming up
Get inspired by a quote
"The body says what words cannot."
"The most important things are said with the body."
Get doubtful about a question
True or False: Maintaining eye contact is a universally positive body language signal.
Answer at the end
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Neuronal Activation
Ability explanation, and why you must develop it.
What are we talking about?
ℹ️ - Body language is part of your non-verbal communication. It is a crucial interpersonal skill encompassing the conscious and subconscious cues conveyed through gestures, facial expressions, and posture.
It is said your body language is 55% of your communication.
💪 - Elevating your proficiency in body language provides a strategic advantage in interpersonal dynamics. Mastering nonverbal cues enhances communication accuracy, fosters positive relationships, and facilitates effective collaboration.
Not-so-random facts
Pupil Dilation Reflects Interest: Dilated pupils signal heightened interest and arousal, offering insight into emotional engagement during interactions.
Microexpressions Last Less Than a Second: Microexpressions are brief facial expressions lasting less than a second, but they often reveal genuine emotions.
Proxemics Impact Relationships: The study of proxemics reveals how spatial distance influences communication dynamics, reflecting intimacy, comfort, or social hierarchy.
Gait Reflects Personality: Walking style (gait) is linked to personality traits, with variations in speed, stride length, and posture offering insights into one's disposition.
Cross-Cultural Variances Exist: Nonverbal communication norms vary across cultures, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness for effective global communication.
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Skill Encoding
Deeper dive into the skill, with actionable learning materials.
Concept:
Improving body language involves a four-stage process outlined by Abbie Maroño, PhD. Beginning with learning effective body language, the subsequent stages include practice, review, and feedback, and ultimately implementing these skills. This cyclical approach ensures continuous improvement and a seamless integration of improved nonverbal communication into daily interactions.
Takeaways:
Foundation of Learning: Understand effective body language by relying on credible sources to avoid pseudoscientific claims.
Gradual Practice: Focus on specific elements of body language, such as facial expressions or gestures, to avoid cognitive overload. Gradual changes feel more natural over time.
Review and Feedback: Regularly assess your progress by recording, seeking feedback from others, and noting strengths and areas for improvement.
Strategic Implementation: Apply refined nonverbal communication skills in crucial situations, integrating them naturally into daily interactions with continued practice.
Continuous Improvement: Acknowledge that the learning process is ongoing, as scientific understanding of nonverbal communication evolves. Dedication to improvement in this essential skill pays long-term dividends.
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Skill Persistence
Additional insightful content, and knowledge test.
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Additional Resources
Article - The 5 Keys to Mastering Body Language
Mastering nonverbal communication involves motivation, decoding (reading others), and encoding (conveying messages). Understanding social norms and regulating expressions are crucial. Despite the challenge, immediate rewards, like improved relationships, make the effort worthwhile.
Ted Talk - Your body language may shape who you are | Amy Cuddy
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success.
Books - The 3 Best Books Ever Written on Body Language | Paul Carrick Brunson
LinkedIn top voice Paul Carrick Brunson wrote this precious article on Body Language. After a small introduction on the importance of body language, he recommends and describes 3 good reads (books) on the subject.
Courses - Body Language Course from PsychologistWorld
This course is divided into 4 parts + an introduction, it will provide you precious value on how to interpret body language and control/use your own.
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Quiz
Introduction question answer:
Maintaining eye contact is a universally positive body language signal 👉 False
Explanation: In some cultures, prolonged eye contact may be considered disrespectful or confrontational. It's essential to consider cultural differences.
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