{"quotes":[{"text":"Exaggerating Your Gestures“Have you ever walked through a door and been jumped on by an over-enthusiastic dog with big paws who practically knocked you down? Some people have that effect. Being too flamboyant and over-boisterous can be overkill and push people away. Drama queens and kings have mastered these exaggerations, much to the chagrin of their observers. Remaining intentional in your gestures is a mark of poise, elegance, and maturity.","author":"Susan C. Young","tags":["body-language","communication-skills","customer-service","expressions-of-emotion","law-of-attraction","motivational-speaker-susan-young","posture","by-susan-c-young","relationship","susanspeaks-com"],"id":6237,"author_id":"Susan+C.+Young"},{"text":"(On period costume posture coaching:)'We all stand about like parboiled spaghetti being straightened out.","author":"Emma Thompson","tags":["actors","filming","historical-costume","movies","period-costume","posture"],"id":12655,"author_id":"Emma+Thompson"},{"text":"The next time you have a high-stakes meeting, a presentation, or an important social engagement, practice power posing beforehand to potently and powerfully impact your confidence.","author":"Susan C. Young","tags":["body-language","communication-skills","customer-service","expressions-of-emotion","law-of-attraction","motivational-speaker-susan-young","posture","by-susan-c-young","relationship","susanspeaks-com"],"id":19318,"author_id":"Susan+C.+Young"},{"text":"Gestures and the Signals They Send•\tRubbing your face, palms, and neck may signify anxiety and stress.•\tArms crossed with clenched fists may signify hostility, anger, and impatience.•\tArms crossed with each hand gripping other arm may signify insecurity and self-doubt.•\tArms crossed with thumbs up may signify interest and engagement.•\tOr my favorite—arms crossed may signify that you are simply cold!•\tFidgeting and squirming may signify that you are lying, afraid of being found out, insecure, or uncomfortable.•\tStanding with your hands behind your back may signify power and superiority.","author":"Susan C. Young","tags":["body-language","communication-skills","customer-service","expressions-of-emotion","law-of-attraction","motivational-speaker-susan-young","posture","by-susan-c-young","relationship","susanspeaks-com"],"id":22186,"author_id":"Susan+C.+Young"},{"text":"Posture is paramount to your future.","author":"Cindy Ann Peterson","tags":["attitude","balance","beauty","businesslike","cindy-ann-peterson","confidence","good-health","health-benefits","inspirational","non-verbal-communication","organized","poise","posture","punctual","reliable","style","youthful"],"id":29309,"author_id":"Cindy+Ann+Peterson"},{"text":"In her book, Ask Outrageously! My friend Linda Swindling suggests to “Mimic the body language of the most powerful people you know. They stand up straight, make appropriate eye contact, and use gestures to convey their points. Look at their feet. Usually they are placed about shoulder-width apart. They have an open stance. They smile and nod when they agree.”Begin paying attention to the poise, postures, and gestures of the people whom you admire and respect the most. How do they carry themselves to project excellence? Adapting their behaviors may serve you well to enhance and improve your body language.","author":"Susan C. Young","tags":["body-language","communication-skills","customer-service","expressions-of-emotion","law-of-attraction","motivational-speaker-susan-young","posture","by-susan-c-young","relationship","susanspeaks-com"],"id":39663,"author_id":"Susan+C.+Young"},{"text":"The Kraken was somewhat obsessed with posture. As for Lily, she barely gave it a second thought. In her opinion it was better to read books than balance them. That’s what they were designed for, after all. And if you wanted to wear something on your head there was a perfectly good item designed for that too: it was called a hat.","author":"Peter Bunzl","tags":["books","deportment","harman","hats","lily","posture","reading"],"id":44628,"author_id":"Peter+Bunzl"},{"text":"It is highly probable that we choose our posture, not our problems.","author":"T.F. Hodge","tags":["attitutde","choice","choices-and-consequences","posture","probability"],"id":50663,"author_id":"T.F.+Hodge"},{"text":"9 Reasons Why Improving Your Posture is ImportantBy projecting strength and excellence in your physical presence, you will. . . 1.\tLook better and feel better.2.\tAppear, and be, more fit and healthy.3.\tPowerfully influence your mindset.4.\tAppear more confident, self-assured, and competent.5.\tCarry yourself with more purpose and intention.6.\tBreathe deeper and get more oxygen in your body, which will improve your energy and health.7.\tReduce or prevent back pain and muscle tension.8.\tImprove productivity by energizing your physiology.9.\tMake a significantly more positive impression.","author":"Susan C. Young","tags":["body-language","communication-skills","customer-service","expressions-of-emotion","law-of-attraction","motivational-speaker-susan-young","posture","by-susan-c-young","relationship","susanspeaks-com"],"id":55340,"author_id":"Susan+C.+Young"},{"text":"Great posture never goes out of style.","author":"Cindy Ann Peterson","tags":["attitude","balance","beauty","businesslike","cindy-ann-peterson","confidence","fashionable","good-health","health-benefits","inspirational","non-verbal-communication","organized","poise","posture","punctual","reliable","style","youthful"],"id":75065,"author_id":"Cindy+Ann+Peterson"}],"pagination":{"page":1,"page_size":10,"total":49,"pages":5,"next":"?page=2\u0026page_size=10"}}