Summary of "Fake It Till You Make It | Tina Glenvik | TEDxGöteborg"

Key Wellness and Productivity Strategies from Tina Glenvik’s TEDx Talk "Fake It Till You Make It":

Understanding High vs. Low Physical Status:
- High physical status is characterized by confidence, openness, and taking up space.
- Low physical status shows insecurity, protective postures (covering neck, wrists, belly), and nervousness.
- Status is not about social class but about how you physically present yourself and how you feel internally.
The Impact of Status on Self-Perception and Interaction:
- You communicate your status not only to others but also to yourself.
- Adopting high status behaviors can create a positive feedback loop, increasing your confidence and reducing nervousness.
Three Keys to Command Your Status:
1. Body:
  - Use an open posture that takes up space (avoid crossing arms, hiding vital areas).
  - Be aware of nervous habits (e.g., fidgeting with knees) and replace them with open, confident gestures.
2. Voice and Breath:
  - Control your breathing to reduce adrenaline-induced tension.
  - Use a deep, resonant voice (imagine your voice vibrating like a cello).
  - Practice breathing deeply and speaking with a calm, steady tone to project control and confidence.
3. Time:
  - Move and speak slowly and deliberately.
  - Take pauses and avoid rushing to communicate that what you say is important and worth attention.
  - Slow pacing helps convey calmness and high status.
Practical Exercise:
- Greeting a neighbor with different body postures to feel the difference between low and high status.
- Practicing deep breathing and Voice Resonance exercises to gain control over voice and breath.
Mindset and Practice:
- "Fake It Till You Make It" means deliberately adopting high-status behaviors even if you don’t feel confident initially.
- Repeated practice leads to natural confidence and an upward spiral of self-assurance.
- These tools can be applied in any setting: professional, social, or personal.
Final Advice:
- Practice these three keys regularly to make them natural.
- Be yourself but use body, voice, breath, and timing as tools to enhance your self-presentation and confidence.