“Power poses” boost confidence, lower stress hormones

Playing Wonder Woman is not just for kids anymore! Using “power poses” may boost your confidence and your ability to tolerate stress by increasing testosterone and lowering cortisol. Could it help your mental health overall? 

​I was inspired by a Ted Talk I recently heard in which Harvard professor and researcher Amy Cuddy talked about the biochemical changes that occur when we assume certain poses that display confidence and power. The science of body language is fascinating: 

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