Walking confidently is a great way to make a great impression or to simply show the world that you are confident without saying a word. It's easy to fall into the bad habit of slouching and looking down when uncomfortable, but doing so runs the risk of looking nervous or fearful. If you want to improve your posture to appear more confident, there are some simple strategies you can use. Read on to learn how to walk confidently!
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Prepare to Walk Confidently
Step 1. Get used to choosing clothing
It may be helpful to choose clothes the night before a big event. By determining what you will wear, you have the ability to identify any problems with the clothing you intend to wear (lint, fringes and other details). This habit can also help boost your self-confidence because it gives you the ability to imagine how you will look at the event you are attending.
Step 2. Practice walking
Try to walk for 30 minutes a day, at least 3 times a week, to improve your pace. As you practice, remember to stand straight, keeping your arms at your sides and taking long, brisk steps. This exercise can only help you and, consequently, also improve your posture.
Step 3. Practice assuming a power pose
By standing straight with your arms outstretched and legs apart, you will be able to feel more confident. This type of posture will give you an air of superiority that will increase your sense of security by reducing cortisol while increasing testosterone. Step into the bathroom or into a room where no one is there for a moment and assume the power pose just described for a minute before exhibiting your confident walk.
Step 4. Distract yourself from negative emotions
If you are nervous, do not think about it, otherwise you will increase your agitation. Instead, try to distract yourself by looking for some funny pictures on the Internet or by talking to a friend who can make you laugh.
You can also try a distraction technique, such as counting back from 100 and subtracting 7 numbers at a time; or you can choose a color and locate all the objects in the room that contain it
Step 5. Have your mouthwash on hand to freshen your breath quickly
Always carry a small bottle of mouthwash with you to get rid of bad breath right away and show a bright smile. This simple habit will eliminate all your fears about it, but also the food residues stuck between your teeth, allowing you to walk more confidently.
Some suggest chewing on a small piece of ginger - it can help you both keep your breath fresh and relax
Step 6. Catch up on the news you can use to break the ice
By keeping yourself informed, you will also be able to increase your confidence, as you will have interesting contributions to make in conversations with people you don't know. Just avoid not mentioning too depressing or politically controversial news. Stick to lighter topics that might appear interesting to others.
Method 2 of 3: Walk in a Specific Space
Step 1. Smile as you walk and continue afterwards
Smiling is a sign of confidence and will also make you seem more open and approachable. You don't have to put on a toothy smile, but just put on a joyful expression. Try not to force it, but make it natural as you walk.
Step 2. Stand straight
A hunched posture indicates lack of confidence, while a straight, head-up gait indicates confidence. Therefore, as you walk, stand with your shoulders back and slightly raise your chin. You can see your attitude by holding a pencil in each hand. Keep your arms at your sides. If the pencils are facing inward (towards you), then you are hunching your shoulders. To figure out which posture is ideal for walking, pull your shoulders back until the pencils point forward.
Step 3. Walk with determination
A brisk pace shows confidence, while if it is slow it indicates that the person is absorbed in his thoughts. To look more confident when walking, don't be hesitant. To pick up your pace, practice walking to the beat of one of your favorite faster songs.
Step 4. Lengthen your stride
Walking placidly, you will appear to be an easygoing or fearful type, so don't walk on tiptoe or phlegmatically. If you want to acquire a confident bearing, adopt a firm and a little noisy step. It will show that you are not afraid to get noticed, because you are confident in your appearance.
Step 5. Keep your arms at your sides
Walking with your arms folded will give the impression of being a vulnerable type, so don't cross them. Let them fall to your sides, moving them back and forth to the rhythm of your steps. Maintain an open posture so that others see you as a friendly and helpful person.
Step 6. Don't just walk behind people
By walking behind the people you accompany you, you will give the impression that you are weaker than those in front of you and that you need protection. If you are walking with someone, make sure you are standing in front of the other person, or at least on the side.
Method 3 of 3: Maintain an Air of Confidence
Step 1. Greet people when you enter a room or walk down a corridor
Make eye contact with both people you know and those you don't know. Introduce yourself if you've never met them before, by saying only your first and last name at first. Try saying, "Hi, I'm _ _". Then wait for your interlocutor to speak. By stopping at the name, you will seem more confident and intriguing.
Step 2. Use your hands when you speak
By gesticulating, you will avoid doing anything else, such as putting your hands in your pockets or fiddling with the first object you find. This type of attitude denotes nervousness; instead, gesturing while talking will have the opposite effect: you will appear to be a more confident and authoritative person by using your hands during a conversation.
Step 3. Choose an interesting object or painting to focus your attention on
Choose something that matches your gaze. If you start to get nervous, observe this point so that you are not staring at the floor.
Step 4. Breathe deeply
If you start to fidget or feel anxious, try taking five deep breaths. In this way you will not only calm down, but you will also be able to regain the necessary attention to be able to continue being flawless. If you are giving a speech, take five deep breaths before you start speaking.
Try slowing down the speech for half a second; it will help you breathe more deeply and appear calmer. Practice reading a book aloud, going just a little slower than you usually would
Step 5. Don't hesitate to ask a few questions
When meeting new people, the best way to keep the conversation going is to ask questions and listen carefully. Ask, for example: "What do you do in life?", "What do you think about the party?", "What are you currently doing?" or "Which city are you from?"
