Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

Learning Seaman
11 minutes
Avg. rating 4.3

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

Learning Seaman
11 minutes
Avg. rating 4.3

This course discusses the impact of body language on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It emphasizes the concept of "power posing," where assuming certain postures can lead to changes in hormone levels and brain chemistry, ultimately affecting our behaviour and success.

The research shows that adopting high-power poses increases confidence and dominance-associated hormones like testosterone while decreasing stress-associated hormones like cortisol. This can result in better performance in various areas of life, such as job interviews and sports competitions. However, it's important to note that body language is just one factor among many that contribute to success. Genuine confidence and competence cannot be substituted by power posing alone. Nonetheless, being mindful of body language can boost confidence, improve communication skills, and enhance personal relationships. It also has an impact on emotional well-being and mental health. Furthermore, body language affects group dynamics and societal issues, with open and confident body language leading to more positive outcomes and action against injustice. In conclusion, our body language shapes not only how others perceive us but also how we perceive ourselves and navigate the world around us.


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Human Resource

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Learning Seaman

Learning Seaman is the first worldwide lifelong e-learning content platform dedicated to seafarers wellbeing, mental health and resilience onboard. Τhe aim is to offer seafarers an educational and entertaining tool which will help them develop emotional resilience and manage stress, especially that brought on by the unique working conditions, such as social isolation and blurry boundaries between living and working in order to complete their tasks on board more efficiently.

It's an all-in-one platform that consists of short and concise courses from a variety of sections such as wellness and development, nutrition and health, sports, travel, art, music and movie stars, biographies, business and finance, classical studies, history, board games, theater etc. The courses are constantly updating and are presented in text, podcasts and video formats.

 

Our qualified team comprises of human resources experts, academics, artists, clinical nutritionists, journalists as well as professionals with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the maritime and education industry.

 

Its multicultural approach is derived from Greece, Israel, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

 

Our team is constantly growing to accommodate seafarers’ needs and wishes, regarding their well-being and continuous improvement while onboard.

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  1. Rating:
    Avg. rating 4.3
  2. Price:
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  3. Language: English
  4. Length: 11 minutes
  5. Intended for: Seafarers and Shoreside Personnel
  6. Reference: Not based on any reference
  7. Last Updated: August 09, 2023

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