Do you ever make the conscious decision to sit straighter but after a short time you catch yourself slouching again? Or perhaps you're standing tall and realise later that your posture has gone bad? No need to be ashamed about it. We all have plenty of things going on in our hectic and busy schedules and so our posture doesn't always make it to the top of our … [Read more...]
The Body Language Book Every Tall Person Must Read
I talk about body language a lot and cannot stress enough how important it is to understand. Whether you want to boost your confidence, appear less intimidating, be someone to emulate, or appear more sincere you cannot avoid body language! That's just the tip of the iceberg. Everyday we try to decode other peoples body language (either consciously or subconsciously) and they … [Read more...]
Be Somebody To Emulate: Why Posture Matters
...“Every time I see you I feel the urge to stand a little taller with better posture.” This is the second time in the past 2 weeks that someone at work said this to me. Not only did it make me feel great but it reinforced for me that how I’m presenting myself to the world is working. I call this the tall posture effect. I see this "effect" in action quite often, most … [Read more...]
Haters Gonna Hate, I’m Gonna Smile
I don’t know about you but I love haters. Before I go on let me clarify what I mean by haters. I’m referring to those people who, without having gotten to know me, make assumptions about me and gear themselves negatively towards me. I don’t encounter these people very often but when I do they all exhibit the same traits and behaviours. They are the types of people that in a … [Read more...]
The Truth About Real Lasting Confidence
Truth be told, as a tall person you will attract the attention of people around you wherever you go, even if just for a moment. How you present and carry yourself (i.e. your posture and body language) in this moment will form the basis of what someone thinks about you. If you are slouching and always looking down you will be seen as nervous and lacking in confidence and it will … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Confidence
The simple fact of life is that you are tall and no matter where you go or what you do you will stand out. You were born with the gift of height – no matter how much you might wish otherwise it’s not going to change. Some of us love standing out wherever we go and fully embrace it whereas others might feel a bit self-conscious and consequently lacking in confidence. To make … [Read more...]
Does Our Height Define Who We Are?
I believe that (to a degree) our height has helped define and shape our personality and level of self-esteem. Obviously there are other factors at play in helping define who we are but this article will just focus on height. From an early age we were always one of the tallest kids in school. Consequently we'd have to put up with being called names such as "giraffe" or "giant", … [Read more...]
Boost Your Confidence With A Simple 2-Minute Hack
Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, yet so many people struggle to find it. It's not a static quality; rather, it's a mindset that takes effort to maintain. It must be practiced and mastered just like any other skill. Learn to master confidence and you'll change your life for the better! If you are tall you will stand out; this can … [Read more...]
Unleash The Amazing Power Of Eye Contact
Growing up I remember my parents always telling me "when you talk to someone, make sure you look them in the eye". As a child I never considered the importance of what that implied nor did I ever think it would shape how people perceive me and the level of confidence I exude. Lately I've been paying more attention to how people (especially those that are tall) communicate with … [Read more...]
Why You Should Never Mask Your Height
Do you ever try to mask your height? Do you ever wish you were shorter than you really are? Do you wish you wouldn't stand out so much and attract attention everywhere you go? I hope you answered NO to each of those questions! Love it or hate it, you are tall. How you develop your mindset and attitude with regards to your height is going to impact you and your life! You … [Read more...]