Body Language: Hands Up
May. 28, 2021
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Ever notice that when you’re nervous or anxious, you tend to clench your fists or twist your thumbs?
Or maybe when you’re feeling confident and assertive, you stand with your hands on your hips and your fingers spread wide?
Well, it turns out that our hands and thumbs can reveal a lot about our emotions, thoughts, and even personality traits.
“Can I See Your Palms?”
Your palms hold a wealth of information about you and how you’re feeling in a given situation.
If you’re feeling anxious or stressed, your palms may become sweaty or you may clench your fists tightly. Or you’ll point your palms down and away from someone you’re talking to when you’re not comfortable.
On the other hand, if you’re feeling calm and relaxed, your palms may be cool and dry, and your fingers may be loosely extended as well as open so a person.
The way you hold your palms can also indicate your level of openness and trust towards others. When you hold your palms facing upwards, it’s a sign of openness and willingness to receive or give information. But if you hold your palms facing downwards, it can indicate that you’re feeling defensive or closed off.
“Can I See Your Thumbs?”
Our thumbs can be particularly revealing when it comes to our emotions and thoughts. When you’re feeling nervous or anxious, you may twirl your thumbs or place them in your mouth or away into your pockets. But, if you’re feeling confident and assertive, you may stick your thumbs in your pockets or place them on your hips with your hands in your pocket.
The position of your thumbs can also reveal a lot about your level of assertiveness and dominance. If you tend to tuck your thumbs inside your fists or keep them close to your body, it can indicate a more submissive or passive personality. But if you display your thumbs prominently, it can indicate that you’re feeling certain and firm.
Finger and Thumb Massaging: Pacifying Yourself
Not only can our hands and thumbs reveal a lot about our emotions and thoughts, but they can also help us to manage our stress levels and feelings. Massaging your fingers and thumbs can be a simple, yet effective way to calm down and soothe yourself.
Some people begin rubbing and massaging fingers and thumbs as a way to release tension and reduce stress levels. This can also help to improve circulation, relieve pain, and improve your overall sense of well-being. So, next time you’re feeling anxious or stressed, try massaging your fingers and thumbs to help you feel more relaxed and at ease.
Our hands and thumbs are more than just appendages that help us complete everyday tasks. They can also reveal a lot about our emotions, thoughts, and even personality traits. So, the next time you’re feeling anxious or stressed, take a moment to pay attention to your hands and thumbs and see if you can use them to help you feel more relaxed and at peace.