How your self-talk and body language shape your decisions. learn practical techniques to unlock your potential and create the life you want.
Can you be who you want to be? Can you finally allow yourself to be who you want to be?
Have you ever wondered why some people seem so free and open while others appear closed and stressed? How is it that some people can explore the world day-to-day, try different ideas, collaborations, and projects, while others struggle so much?
Have you ever thought "I should change this"? Have you ever wanted something so badly that your entire body ached, and yet you didn't go for it? Of course, this sounds familiar. We're all human, and it happens to all of us.
Today we're talking about the possibility of you going after what you want for once.
What Holds You Back?
Sometimes we do take steps toward our promised land, our dreams, our point B - where we want to be. But other times we tell ourselves ""maybe not, maybe tomorrow.""
Is it about money? Is it about creativity? What do you think makes you go for it and be who you want to be?
What always holds you back from creation is self-talk. What draws us from creation is our own self-talk - the way we talk with ourselves.
Communication Beyond Words
Hi, I'm Dan, and if you're new to this channel, we focus on communication. Communication isn't just verbal - it's also physical. The way we talk with ourselves includes both our words and our body language.
If we're closed off physically, we're communicating closeness to ourselves. Our words, body language, tonality, and word choices are shaping our decision-making process. They're creating our belief system and the way we operate in the world.
The Science Behind Body Language
You might think I need to prove this to you, but Harvard and Stanford have already done the work. Stanford University conducted research showing that if you stand in a power pose - hands raised or on your hips - for just 5-7 minutes, you'll have:
- Less cortisol (the stress hormone) in your body
- More testosterone (the confidence hormone)
So what if, before making any decision, you stood in a power pose for five minutes? Would the decision change? Yes.
The Dual Connection
We usually think emotions create body language: someone looks sad, so they're probably feeling sad. This is correct, but there's also a dual connection. Body language influences emotions too - it goes both directions.
My Suggestion to You
Change the way you talk with yourself. Literally change your posture. You can do this right now.
You don't need to feel a certain emotion to change how you operate in space. You don't need a specific emotion to raise your hands - you can make that decision right now.
My suggestion: Raise your hands right now. If you don't want to raise them, at least stand with your hands on your hips. You'll get similar results.
Crushing the Dream Crushers
If you want to create the life you want, you have to be certain. You cannot have those doubts or nagging thoughts:
- "I'm not gonna make it"
- "I'm not good enough"
- "This is too much"
- "This is for other people"
These are dream crushers and limiting beliefs. You might think you're boxed in, but you're not limited - you're unlimited.
It's Possible If Others Have Done It
I'm not talking about supernatural abilities, but within what's natural, if other people have accomplished it before, you can too. Whether you want to:
- Buy your first real estate property with limited funds
- Scale your successful company while reducing stress
- Spend more time with family
- Think bigger instead of getting lost in small details
We all have things we want to change, regardless of where we are in our journey. It's never-ending - you can be a millionaire wanting to become a billionaire. The moment we stop longing for growth is when we start falling down.
Take Action
Next time you face a difficult decision, raise your hands. Maybe even dance a little and shake it out. Change the way you're standing in the world and how you talk with yourself - both physically and verbally.
This will help you get where you want to go, no matter what you do. You'll see astonishing results.
Hope you're doing it right now!