Stress and Finding Balance Tip

1.      Anchor yourself to relaxation. Whenever you find yourself very relaxed, in the morning, in your car or maybe on the couch, put your hand on your stomach and say the word “relaxed.” Then breathe in and out slowly. Do this religiously for 21 days. Once you have anchored the touch of your hand on your stomach to the state of relaxation in your brain, you can use it to relax quickly in any tense situation. When you're about to give a speech, place your hand on your stomach and your brain will say, "Oh that means relaxation" and it will cause your body to relax. It’s like a magic trick.

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Jay Z and Beyonce's Body Language

Beyonce, 32, looked downright angry while watching a basketball game next to Jay Z, 44, in November 2012.  Patti observes that she is literally giving him the cold shoulder.  Her arm is like a barrier toward him. Her lips are pressed together tightly and her nostrils are flared.

Patti gives this couple a 2 on the Life & Style True Love Rating scale.

In May 2014 the couple looked much happier during a game.  Her weight is shifted toward him and she is welcoming his touch.  It is a very sexual touch from Jay Z.  His hand is saying, "She's all mine."

Patti gives this couple a 4 1/2 on the Life & Style True Love Rating scale.

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Patti Wood's Body Language, Facial Expression, Posture and Gesture Test

Here are photos with different facial expressions and body language postures and gestures to test your knowledge of body language.

1. Number a sheet of paper from  1-24
2. Look at each photo briefly
3. Write a few words or a few sentences that describes what message the person is sending

To discover the answers, book Patti Wood at Patti@PattiWood.net to give body language training to your group. 

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Stress and Finding Balance Tip

1.      Make play the topic of conversation. This week, whenever you are on a break or away from work, avoid any mention of work. Talk about anything and everything else. Notice how you feel and how you create more positive body language in others. 

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Insights from Patti Wood, Body Language Expert

How do you know what types of people belong together?

If you look on my blog at Bodylanguaeglady@blogspot.com and put in "couples body language or couple body language” or pick up this week’s Life & Style and go to the Couple Heart Rating page you will see how I analyze peoples' body language to tell how they are doing and predict what will happen. I read from the feet up as the feet are the most honest portion of the body and the feet point to where the heart wants to go. I look at where the pelvis is pointing to see the sexual connection and the hands to see the heart connections and so much more.

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Stress and Finding Balance Tip

1.      What do you do for fun? Ask people that you meet what they do for fun or if you know them what have they done recently for fun. Watch how their body language changes. It is so much fun. You may see someone's shoulders go back. A facial expression “face lift”, A head tilt up. In Paris it is rude to ask someone what they do for a living. You ask them what they do for fun. Have you made any fun lately?

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Insights from Patti Wood, Body Language Expert

What about your style or technique differentiates you from your fellow love and body language  expert peers in your coaching.

Hands on learning. So I will observe them. Have them do "self checks" work with them in the mirror, go through role plays and exercises,  send them out on assignments, go out with them and video tape and coach. My clients often say that when they thought about being coached they were scared or thought it would be boring or they couldn't change so quickly and found out that when they found me and started working that they were surprised that we laugh a lot and that they can learn so much so quickly.

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Stress and Finding Balance Tip

1.      Change stress to challenge. When you find yourself saying or thinking, "I am so busy" or "I am overwhelmed," replace those thoughts with positive ideas, such as:

 I am getting so much done.

 I feel so challenged lately.

 I am learning how much I can get done in a day.

 I have things I can accomplish easily and so much to be grateful for.

When I do the things I need to do I feel better.

I will do one thing right now.

Say the new thought out loud putting your body language in the position that makes you feel that way

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Stress and Finding Balance Tip

1.      Create reminders in your day to take time to breathe deeply. Your reminder could be a red light, a raised voice, your own yawn, soreness or pain in any part of your body, the hour changing on the computer clock, the urge for a snack or drink a cup of coffee. Try this full breaking technique. Breathe in on a count of three, hold for a count of three and breathe out on a count of three.

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Insights from Patti Wood, Body Language Expert

What inspired you to get into the field of love/dating and analyzing celebrity couples body language?

As a child I noticed that I had this unusual ability to read people. Starting in the fourth grade and through college I carried a little notebook with me everywhere. I would watch people and write poetry and song lyrics about what I saw. I saw peoples' happiness, their love and their pain. I am  passionate about helping people find love and keep the healthy love they find.  And yes, I have matched up couples and my girlfriends want me to read their dates and or sweeties and my clients show me photos of them with their love interest to read.

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

From Cold to Cozy - Body Language Read of Zoe and Marco

Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego look tense after shopping in Beverly Hills on Dec. 23rd.  Patti observes that she is pushing him down and away.  Also the way Marco's shoulders are positioned shows that he is feeling disconnected.  Patti gives the "so tense" couple a 2 on the True Love Rating Scale for Life & Style

However, the married couple of 8 months were feeling frisky in Milan in April.  Patti notes that they are shaped like a heart in the April pic.  Patti likes her smile and notes that she is holding in the love as he kisses her. Patti gives the "so sweet" couple a 4 1/2 on the True Love Rating Scale for Life & Style

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.