"Fake it until you become it," social psychologist Amy Cuddy tells us, as she explains how our non-verbals govern how we think about ourselves. In her Ted Talk, "Your body language shapes who you are," Cuddy dives into her research on body language and its power to transform our confidence. Cuddy found that when people strike a "power pose", or a stance that portrays confidence, the results are nothing short of mood-changing. When held for a mere 2 minutes, a power pose triggers hormonal changes that configure the brain to become more "assertive, confident, and comfortable." This means our … [Read more...]