Gestures, mainly of the arms and hands, are another way in which people communicate nonverbally, such as waving goodbye or giving the thumbs-up sign. Each person's body language is unique and develops over many years to become second nature, which means it can be difficult for someone to change his or her body language. The next time you are about to do something important, stand with your arms raised and head held high, like an athlete who has just won a race, for two minutes. Once you make a habit of noticing these things, it becomes easier to maintain constant awareness and this will help you decide which new body habits you want to adopt. If you view yourself as a happy person but do not smile much, will other people believe you to be happy? We shrink back in fear or smile when we are happy not because we plan to but because our bodies instinctively react in certain ways. A confident person often exhibits body confidence by standing with upright posture, shaking hands firmly, touching people when appropriate and leaning in close to talk. Body language encompasses a wide range of physical movements. Facial expressions usually emphasize or amend what is being said, such as a wink might indicate that you are not being as serious as you sound, for example. Each person's body language is unique and develops over many years to become second nature, which means it can be difficult for someone to change his or her body language. It is helpful to understand that your true self is not always accurately reflected in your physical conduct. We shrink back in fear or smile when we are happy not because we plan to but because our bodies instinctively react in certain ways. People's body language often betrays their true feelings because it is automatic and there is usually a direct connection between what we feel and how we act. An underlying connection often exists between how we feel and how we behave. Just standing in this winning pose might help to create feelings of success.