First impressions are very important and body language is a huge part of it. Everyone knows how important it is to make a good first impression. It’s one reason why meeting your girlfriends parents or going on sales calls can be stressful. The reason I really like this “thing” is that, if you set your shoulders back and smile coming through the door, the very first time you enter another’s persons frame of vision, your posture makes you look confident and nice. Their very first impression of you is positive, which is a really good starting place.
Setting your shoulders back is.. well it’s just good posture.. but doing it forces you to stand up taller and not be hunched over, giving you an air of a confidence. People like people with confidence. Being hunched over gives the impression of shyness and of having a submissive personality. It’s not an open inviting stance, and it is definitely something people inherently notice. Likewise, smiling, whether real or not, can also make you look confident. Even a fake smile has the power to trick your brain into feeling happier. Even if no one is around, if you can remember to set your shoulders back and smile when walking through doorways, you’ll improve both your posture and your mood. If I’m being honest, I still forget to do this “thing” a lot. There’s just a lot of doors.. Im kind of looking for ways to remember to do it more often. Im open to suggestions
This one is great!
It reminds me of an esoteric practice whereby every time you pass through a doorway you touch it and ask in your mind, "am I awake?"
I like your version for a simple everyday way to reinforce a positive mental and emotional state.