BODY LANGUAGE

A dog wags its tail when it’s happy, its ears go up when it’s scared, and go floppy when it feels safe.

These are examples of body language in animals, and us humans are no different.

The way we hold our body’s reflects our internal state.

But as humans we can be a little crafty here, we can trick the body into changing its internal state, by changing the external.

Here’s what I mean.

CHANGE YOUR BODY LANGUAGE, CHANGE YOUR STATE

On the one hand the way we feel dictates the way our body’s react - affecting our body language.

Flip it and reverse it however, and the process is flipped on its head.

Let me explain.

If you’re sad, and you force a smile - your body releases happy hormones in the body.

The result?

You feel happier.

If you’re feeling unconfident, put your shoulders back and chin up - and instantly your body switches into confident mode.

This is you, consciously manipulating the way you feel.

It’s pretty potent if you ask me.

HOW’S THIS GOING TO HELP ME IN THE WATER?

Think about it for a minute.

If you’re about to get a set break on your head and your crapping yourself in the process, what do you think your body language will be like in that moment?

Like a metaphorical tensed fist I’m sure - tight, tense, and rigid.

This is not good as I’m sure you’re well aware since taking this course.

Now let's flip the script.

Switch the body language to: Confident, Calm & Relaxed.

What would that look like?

Chin up.
Shoulders back.
Release the tension in your chest.
Smile.
Relax the spine.

And what happens?

You’ll feel more confident, calm and relaxed - better preparing you for the beatdown you’re about to get.

WRAPPING IT UP

Changing your body language once again requires you to step out of the tick, ticking of the mind and take a step back momentarily to disrupt the process.

From there, you can interject the autonomic response, and change the physiological response in the process.

BODY LANGUAGE

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MODULE 1: UNDERSTANDING FEAR

CHAPTER 1: UNPACKING THE FEAR

CHAPTER 2: MANAGING TRAUMA

MODULE 2: PACIFYING THE FEAR

CHAPTER 1: MASTERING YOUR MIND

CHAPTER 2: BREATHE

BONUS: TRADIES TOOL BOX

MODULE 3: PRACTICAL

CHAPTER 1: EFFICIENCY

CHAPTER 2: FRONT LOADING

CHAPTER 3: THE PILOTS ROUTINE