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Video of the Day: Power Posing

Ever have those moments right before you go into something nerve-wracking, an interview or perhaps the first day of work? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has felt uncomfortable prior to going into something like that, and in times like those, you just wish you could have a cure-all fix that will make you move beyond your doubts and most importantly, FEEL great. I was introduced to the concept of “power posing” in my Professional Development in the Arts class, and as artists, confidence is often a major deciding factor between a mediocre performance and a great one. The concept is simple: by holding “powerful” postures for a few seconds before heading into something stressful, you will feel more confident, and your body’s chemistry will even reflect that. Check out the Ted Talk by Amy Cuddy, a Harvard Business School social psychologist, for more information about it and the science behind it below:

Not convinced? Try it the next time you could use a confidence boost. I definitely have used this tip to my advantage and I suggest everyone give it a chance! You’ve got nothing to lose.

 

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Hui Wen Zheng
Hui Wen Zhenghttps://www.youthareawesome.com/author/hui_wen
Hui Wen is the Arts & Culture Junior Editor for Youth Are Awesome. She is a passionate advocate of the arts, and plays both the piano and clarinet. You can often find her at the Jack Singer Concert Hall for Calgary Philharmonic concerts, or in the band room of her school. Hui Wen loves the city of Calgary and enjoys using the blog as a platform to share her thoughts and inform other youth of the interesting things going on around the city. Hui Wen is a recipient of the LORAN Scholarship and a Grade 12 student at Western Canada High School.
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