Learning from Anthony Robbins

Always keen to learn more, I went to Anthony Robbins "Unleash the Power Within" last week-end in Sydney. It was wonderful to watch Tony's artistry in using the skills and techniques that I commonly use in my coaching. He reminded me of the power of using your body posture to influence your emotions. Often we allow our emotions to dictate our posture, and this can accentuate the emotion - positive or negative. Think about how you sit when you are depressed and when you joyful. Two very different body positions, aren't they?
How does your body posture affect your ability to train, play and/or compete. When things tight or not going your way, is your body responding in the same way? Or are you using your body to life yourself up and hold your head up high so that you can start getting back into the game or competition.
It's not always easy to get onself out of a bad mood or down state, so next time you find yourself feeling negative, sit up, pull your shoulders back and put your head up. If you're game, you might even try curling up the corners of your mouth - aah yes, there it is, a smile!