Body language is closely related to posture—the way we move our bodies affects how others see us as well as our own moods and habits. In terms of scientific research, the two overlap quite a bit. This isn’t too surprising, but how our posture and body language affect our thoughts is. Dutch behavioral scientist Erik Peper has done extensive research into this area. He regularly makes participants in his classes stand up and stretch, for similar reasons why exercise has been linked to happiness, like here: Here are three fascinating things that happened once our posture changes: For example, when we sit up straight, we are more likely to remember positive memories or think of something positive in general, according to this experiment (sfgate/health). Another insight was that if we skip during breaks, we can significantly increase our energy levels. A slow, slumped walk on the other hand, can do the exact opposite and drain us of our energy. The study also found that those who were most affected by depression before the study found their energy drained more than others. So Erik Peper is convinced that we should keep a careful eye on our posture and body language—lest it bring us down without us realizing. (This is an extract of an article taken from blog.bufferapp)
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:59:28 +0000
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