This short video explains why we should avoid contractive behaviour to feel more powerful.

Over the past decade, the power pose has faced controversy and scientific scrutiny, leaving many people confused about its efficacy and many turning their backs on a simple practise that can yield positive results. This article sums up the debate, clears the myths and explains the current scientific findings so that you can leverage positive feelings with simple postural change.

What is oxytocin, how does it influence behaviour and why is it important in building connection. Learn how to build connection, trust, caring and empathy by appropriate social touch–socially and professionally. And how to increase your oxytocin levels for wellbeing, from hugs and pet therapy.

While verbal communication may conceal emotion, nonverbal behaviours can give away the secrets of the emotional state of others, acting as a gauge of positive and negative emotion. When we experience positive emotion, various parts of our body defy gravity pointing upwards.