Psychiatry Myths & Mental HealthWhat Your Body Language Says About You
🧠 How to Actually Connect with People | Sober Psychology Short
Your body speaks before your mouth does — and some of y’all are screaming “STAY BACK” without saying a word.
🚨 Arms crossed? Closed-off posture? That’s your brain going into defense mode.
You’re covering your vulnerable zones — literally your belly — and it tells the other person:
🛑 “This ain’t safe.”
Even if you’re saying all the right things, your nonverbal cues are triggering discomfort in others.
Now flip it:
✅ Open palms.
✅ Relaxed shoulders.
✅ Chill vibe.
It makes you look safe — and more importantly, makes them feel safe.
🔥 Tip : Be vulnerable — but don’t be a disaster.
Yes, Brene Brown fans, you heard that right.
A 2020 study in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that sharing something personal (but not TMI) builds trust.
So instead of saying:
🗣️ “I got promoted, I’m amazing, bow before me…”
Try:
💬 “Honestly, this job’s stressing me out — but I’m kind of proud I pulled it off.”
Boom. Human. Real.
Connection unlocked.
