3 Simple Solutions to Get Rid of the Butterflies in Your Stomach

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Quickie Self-Confidence Booster #1: Power Posing

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The power of BODY LANGUAGE!

Believe it or not, body language can deliver more meanings than verbal. What happens when you actually do a power stance? Your brain chemistry will change and you will immediately feel more confident and powerful. The way you see yourself changes, along with how other people see you.

It seems silly, but give it a try. Find a private place, put your hands on your hips, lift your chin and stand strong like Wonder Woman (or Superman). You can also raise your hand like you have just won a medal.

Within 2 minutes, a power stance creates a 20% increase in testosterone while decreasing 25% of stress hormone cortisol!

Watch this video for more information about power posing.

Quickie Self-Confidence Booster #2: Smile

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Now that you have tried the power stance, let's take it to another level with a big smile. For a start, smiling activate the release of Neuropeptides, the little soldiers who fight against stress. Neuropeptides also help the release of other hormones that can lower your heart rate and blood pressure.

Ever heard that smile is contagious? Yes, it makes you happy and it makes people around you happy as well. Hence, it boost your confidence. Plus, it makes you more likeable. 

Watch yet another TED talk from Run Gutman on the hidden power of smiling

Quickie Self-Confidence Booster #3: Redirect your thoughts

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Now that you have taken control of your body language, controlling your thought should be a breeze. 

Let's redirect your thoughts from negative mind clutters to positive thoughts.

To get the ball rolling, write down 3 good things that you did in the last 24 hours.

Next, if you are preparing for an interview, jot down 3 things that you have done to prove that you have what it takes for this job. You can use these examples to answer questions in your interview. But, even if you don't have the opportunity to use it in the interview, it helps to have these thoughts swimming in the back of your mind while you are in the interview session.