Power posing gained traction in the early 2010s, suggesting that adopting expansive postures could enhance confidence and performance. Initial studies indicated it might even influence testosterone levels positively. However, recent meta-analyses have challenged these findings, showing no reliable boost in confidence from power posing. Interestingly, robust research reveals that adopting smaller, constricted postures can decrease confidence and performance levels, implying that body language plays a critical role in our emotional well-being and persistence during challenges.
While there's limited evidence that making yourself bigger directly boosts confidence, there is strong evidence that making yourself smaller can have the opposite effect.
Subsequent meta-analyses haven't confirmed this as a reliable effect, but interesting insights have emerged regarding body posture and emotional states.
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