Good Essay On Power Posing

The concept of ‘Power Posing’ is an extremely useful tool for almost any individual, whether in their personal, educational, or professional life. Amy Cuddy’s video demonstrated the value of the ‘fake it till you make it’ idea through the physical posture one displays in a given situation. Regardless of what a person may know intellectually, if the confidence is not displayed in their posture, it can negatively affect the performance. An example of this would be in a situation where an individual is called in on an interview that has excellent experience and education, making him or her an ideal candidate for the job position. However, this person is shy and carries themselves in a manner that is timid, which actually is shown to affect the hormonal levels that can negatively influence one’s performance. Instead, with an awareness of bringing forth confidence in one’s space prior to something like and interview, the hormonal influence can change the way the person behaves during this crucial interaction.
The takeaway from both the video and article on power posing is the scientific facts associated with how one body posture alters the hormonal state enough to influence the outcome of a specific situation. Even just two minutes spent in a confident “power pose” can increase testosterone and minimize cortisol levels. The shift in the hormones can contribute to the way one handles him or herself during an important meeting. The fact is, the way confidence is displayed in the body is proven to influence one’s behavior and performance. Posture turns out to be much more important than many would assume.
After seeing the video and reading the article, I know that before any important even in my life, I plan to spend a couple minutes holding a power pose. It may sound silly, but it is worth locking myself in a room alone to change my mindset and hormones to ensure that success is more likely for me in my future ventures. I am even thinking of how I will do this prior to test so that I have a better shot at a higher score than I would if I do not consider my body posture which may be indicative of my internal dialogue. Mental confidence shows in the physical, and having both aimed at ‘winning’ is going to set me up for success more often than going into situations with a shy, nervous outlook.