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When Phil Jackson began coaching the Chicago Bulls—and later the Los Angeles Lakers—he says he used the Zen philosophy of mindfulness to help build both teams.
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing"-standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident-can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success.