Your body language may shape who you are by Amy Cuddy

Watch the TED Talk here.

Summary:

Manipulating your mind into believing something is true will result in it becoming true. Our nonverbals govern how we think and feel about ourselves. It is possible to change your body using your mind; all you have to do is believe it is possible. You can change many things inside and outside of yourself by using your mind. One of them is the ability of your mind to change your behavior and help you become more confident in yourself, which will change your outcomes. Confident people are able to produce a better outcome than shy people, and in order to produce the outcome you desire, you must trick your brain into believing that you are confident enough and capable of producing the outcome you desire.

What did you learn?

The TED talk made me realize that everything that happens around us happens in our minds, and that our minds have complete control over everything. We can control how we feel and act simply by convincing our brain that we are capable of doing so. This helped me realize why our minds are so powerful.

How will you use the information?

With the knowledge I gained from the documentary, I will begin to manipulate my brain into things that will benefit me, allowing me to become more confident and achieve more goals.

Who would enjoy this TED Talk?

As a person who is interested in psychology and how we think can affect us both mentally and physically, I believe that people who are interested in psychology and how we think can affect us both mentally and physically will enjoy watching this documentary.