1 Minute Habit · #84
1 Minute Habit for March 25
Hold a Power Pose for 1 Minute
Why This Habit Helps
Power poses can boost confidence, reduce stress hormones, and enhance your presence in social situations.
Studies suggest that standing in a strong, open posture for just 1 minute can increase testosterone (confidence hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone).
What You’ll Do in 1 Minute
- Boosts feelings of self-assurance and dominance.
- Lowers cortisol levels (stress hormone).
- Encourages assertiveness in daily interactions.
Quick Overview
Take one minute to stand in a power pose—feet hip-width apart, chest open, hands on your hips or stretched in a V-shape.
This technique is used by leaders, athletes, and public speakers to enhance their presence and confidence.
What the Research Says
How to Get Started
- Use power poses before important meetings or presentations.
- Stand tall and breathe deeply to enhance confidence.
- Try this in front of a mirror to reinforce self-empowerment.
How to Adapt This Habit
If you’re a busy professional
Before a meeting or negotiation, stand tall in a power pose to boost confidence and project authority.
If you’re a parent
Use a power pose when you need to set boundaries with your child or encourage a confident, positive mindset in them.
If you’re a student or learner
Try a power pose before a presentation, test, or competition to feel more self-assured and in control.
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💬 Your Success Stories
Before a big interview, a recent grad read online about power posing. Though skeptical, he stood in front of his mirror, feet wide, arms in a victory pose, breathing deeply. Something shifted—his nerves didn’t disappear, but he felt grounded and ready. He walked into the interview more confidently than ever before. That one minute of physical presence gave him a mental edge. Now, he uses the same pose before presentations and stressful conversations. It's not magic—it’s posture training the mind. Over time, his confidence started coming more naturally. He still laughs at the memory of his first attempt, but he’s grateful he gave it a shot.
