Turns out, nonverbal cues are just as strong and important as the verbal ones at work. Here are 6 ways to use body language and get yourself a promotion at work.

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Here's How To Use Body Language To Get A Promotion At Work

1. Mirror Your Managers

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When speaking to your managers and bosses, mirror their body language and the way they carry themselves.

This trick helps to build rapport and can help you build relationships better. We tend to imitate people we’re close to when we feel close to them.

2. Feel Confident With This Power Pose

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Stand up, relax your shoulders and put your hands on your hips. It’ll help you look more confident (and hopefully it’ll translate into a feeling too)!

3. Smile

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It might seem like the easiest thing to do (and it is!) but it’s got plenty of benefits.

Not only will you look a lot friendly, you’ll feel more relaxed too.

Whenever we’re doing difficult tasks, our face tends to tense up and our brows tend to furrow — sending stress signals to across our body.

4. Cross Your Arms Across Your Midsection

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According to science, this pose helps you feel a little more confident and determined.

5. Get More Ideas By Lying Down Or Relaxing

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Based on a study from the Australian National University, lying down could actually help you generate better and more creative ideas.

If you can’t lie down, get more relaxed. It’ll work the same way!