Friday, December 28, 2018

Listen & Respond - Body Language

Anmol Singh- Child psychologist and Counselor, Chandigarh
Listen & Respond - Body Language 


A feeling of pang in your gut when you may be doing the wrong thing, or a vibrant zing when your body approves your action, can guide you reliably at times when logic fails. Sometimes, when logic prevails, we ignore our gut & live to regret it, understanding later that a rational approach is only one way of determining what is going on in a situation & how we should react. 

The gestures & expressions we/others make, the sensations/feelings within when we are communicating with others, the non verbal communication of body, reveal enlightening messages. Excitement, nervousness, anxiety & fear are just some of the messages that your body wants you to hear.

Crossing of arms over chest indicates feeling defensive, looking away while speaking indicates withholding of some information,  brushing hands through others hair or leaning forward to get closer indicates flirting with someone one is attracted to and body telling you to move away from a particular circumstance indicates you do not want to be there.

Tune in and listen to the language of body to know the truth about ourselves & others.  Pay attention and tune in to your feelings inside if you want to know how you truly feel about a person or a situation you encounter and listen to what others are communicating to you through their body. Take a deep breath and tune in to a clear & communicative gut feeling for guidance in order to adjust your action accordingly.

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