Good communication is the foundation of every successful relationship, be it personal or professional. And not all communication is necessarily verbal, most of the time your body speaks way before you can even utter a word. And if used cleverly your body can become a powerful tool that can help you build better relationships. Body language can affect your overall performance, creativity, and the level of stress you experience.

Crossing your arms makes you feel determined and persistent

Did you know the defensive stance of crossing your arms makes you stick with problems a lot longer as it increases persistence. This act of tightening can be associated with energizing yourself thus making you perform better during tough times.

Standing tall makes you feel more confident

As unbelievable as it might sound, holding your arms out towards the sky, or even standing in the Superman pose, increases your level of confidence dramatically.