People can communicate effectively with their family and friends but when it’s time to go for an interview they get nervous. Whether it’s a speech competition in your school or giving an oral exam in your class; an interview or anywhere communicating with people who are unknown to you becomes a great problem. It is because you don’t have confidence and don’t have control on your nerves. Here are some great tips to boost up your confidence and if any where you feel a little nervous, follow these tips you to overcome your anxiety.

Strong Gestures

If you are a bit nervous, don’t worry then just control your trembling hands. Don’t sit or stand with folding arms, do not hold arm of your chair or even not our own hands. Try to be relax, sit with 90 degrees angle on the chair and show people that you are confident enough to communicate effectively.

Show Speaker that You are Attentive

Whenever a speaker speaks, you must show that you are paying attention and listening attentively. Silent your mobile phone, stop checking your messages, don’t see here and there and other people around.

Remove Physical Barriers

If you are working in a team or it’s a one-on-one meeting, sit confidently. Your elbows are on chair arms and if you are holding a glass or cup so make sure that it is not at your chest level. Keep it low as much as your waist level.

Shake Hands First

Whenever you meet someone offer your hand first to shake. It shows that you are giving respect to the next person as well as it boosts confidence in you.

Always Smile

Smile shows that you are friendly and an easy going person. Your juniors will get confidence to communicate with you and your seniors will understand that you are a  trustworthy mate.

Mirror Others Actions

While conducting a meeting or in any other talk, try to imitate others postures. It shows that you are agreeing with them and it likely create a friendly atmosphere during hard talks.

Hands Support Your Speech

It is good to use your hands while speaking. Your physical poses help you to communicate and deliver your speech confidently. Do not stand still like a robot but show up that you are confident enough.

Maintain Eye Contact and Keep Your Voice Low

Always maintain your eye contact with others. Don’t look upon their heads or somewhere far away above the other’s shoulders. Keep your voice low and talk softly. But it does not mean that you are showing obedience, in fact it delivers your authority.

Stop Moving Your Feet

If you are under pressure or feeling anxiety, then you start moving your feet. Control it because if it continues you will never communicate with confidence. Keep your legs relax, don’t be stiff.

Uncross Arms and Feet

Never sit with folding arms and crossing feet. Sit in a relax mood but not in a confused manner. It helps you to increase your memory and shows confidence.