Build Your Self-Confidence Tip #3: Make Eye Contact
This might be the most challenging one, as it tends to make people feel awkward when they’re used to looking down, looking away and not maintaining consistent eye contact with whom they’re talking. Do you tend to look away quickly when you lock eyes with someone? Most of us do, but it’s a move that communicates insecurity. As you’re developing your self-confidence, focus on maintaining eye contact as it increases the quality of any face-to-face interaction. Multiple studies (PDF) have confirmed that those who make higher-levels of eye contact with others are perceived as being not only more powerful, trustworthy and qualified, but also more personable and likable.
