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Walking with Confidence
By Penny | June 25, 2007
People walk all the time, but the fact is, most people are afraid of walking. People would tend to look at the street (literally) rather than put their heads up and look at the people who are walking along with them. Some would stare at big billboards and advertisements, take out their phones from their pockets and pretend to call someone and do other stuff while walking. These are common signs of poor self-confidence and these are all manifested in walking.
So, how can one’s self-confidence be portrayed in walking? Self-confidence is one’s own view about himself and his capabilities. Walking is one of the most basic human tasks and usually won’t require a conscious effort, therefore, walking takes the focus off his fancy clothes and equipments and tells a lot about his personality. Walking depicts a person’s ability to carry oneself in any kind of situation.
Walk Faster to Build an Image
Walking faster can improve one’s self-confidence in a variety of ways. It has been found by surveys that people who walk faster are seen as important people. Walking a bit faster would make an impression that one is busy and is involved in significant tasks. It is all about making a self-image for others to see.
When walking faster to communicate a message of self-confidence, one must not overdo it to the extent of panting and looking exasperated. It’s just a matter of carrying a bubbly and comfortable self.
Topics: Self-confidence |