Power Pose
Materials Needed
Feeling
Insecure
How to Do It
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, place your hands on your hips, and lift your chin slightly. Hold this position for two minutes while breathing deeply.
Why It Works
Research suggests that adopting a power pose can help increase feelings of confidence and reduce insecurity by triggering hormonal changes that boost feelings of strength and assurance.
Guided Practice
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands on your hips or raise them above your head. Close your eyes if it feels comfortable and notice the sensation of strength in your body. Feel your feet firmly grounded, without needing to strike a pose just yet. Allow yourself to be present with any feelings of vulnerability or strength that may arise.
Remain standing tall and balanced, feeling your connection with the ground. Bring your hands to your hips, standing tall with your shoulders back and your chest lifted—assuming a power pose. Notice the sensations in your body—perhaps a sense of strength in your stance, a lift in your chest, or a grounding in your feet. As you hold this pose, imagine yourself standing in your own power, confident and strong. Visualize a bright light radiating from your center, expanding outward, filling the space around you. You might see images of yourself achieving your goals or feel familiar feelings of confidence and strength. Allow yourself to explore these sensations fully, staying present with the power pose.
Consider how this simple posture might help you feel more confident and empowered in your daily life. Perhaps you feel a sense of determination, a deepened connection to your own strength, or a new awareness of your own potential. Notice any insights or realizations that arise as you continue with this power pose.
When you feel ready, gently release the pose and take a few more deep breaths, allowing your body to relax. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of empowerment, strength, or perhaps a renewed connection to your own inner power. Allow yourself to stay with this feeling for a few moments, enjoying the sensation of confidence. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of empowerment and confidence with you into your day.