SELF MANAGEMENT SKILLS

BODY LANGUAGE

WHAT IS BODY LANGAGE? Body Language is a form of non-verbal communication which consists of body posture, gestures and facial expressions, eye movements. Body language shows how our bodies reveal our thoughts,

attitudes and desires.

BODY LANGUAGE ”Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about” Body Language comes in clusters of signals and postures, depending on the internal emotions and mental states.

BODY LANGUAGE

Body Language is the first language which we use from our childhood. Some symbols we use to send messages without speaking a single word.

WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS IMPORTANT ?

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Body Language Tone of Voice Spoken Words

HOW DOES BODY SPEAK? In normal conversation, less than 15% of the meaning is actually transmitted by words. So, atleast 85% of it is conveyed through body or through (non-verbal channel)

CHANNEL OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Non-verbal communication

Ways of talking

Sounds Posture

Headmovements

Space

Body contact

Appearance

Hands movements

Eye movements

Facial expression

COMPONENTS OF BODY LANGAUGE

GESTURE STANCE FACIAL EXPRESSION

WHAT IS A GESTURE? A ’gesture’ is using your arms or hands to convey some meaning to another person. All gestures should be considered in the context in which they occur. Where ever possible, gesture clusters should be considered.

WHAT IS STANCE?

’Stance’ is how we stand in front of our audience, when we speak.

USES OF STANCE Following are the uses that

can make stance effective: POSTURE: convey self

confidence, status and interest

SPACE AND DISTANCE: intimate , personal , social , public.

FACIAL EXPESSION reflect emotion feelings and

attitudesFACIAL EXPESSION DEFINES “a gesture executed with the

facial muscles” Facial expression

EYE CONTACT

Have eye-contact but, don’t stare While talking to people, give them all some eye-contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening

CONCLUSION The knowledge of body langauage helps us to understand & control our own body language better & helps us improve our communication skills.

Words are used primarily to convey information, while body langauge is used for negotiating interpersonal attitudes & as a sustitute for verbal message.

CONCLUSION By using positive body language we

can successfully ace any interview, win friends in the society, improve interpersonal relationships and

maintain cordial relationship in family.

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