Keep Walking!!

Few years ago a story of a businessman was making rounds.  This businessman, who apparently was in financing businesses, had his office door made of glass.  He was stationed in the corner most position in the office and would see his visitors walk at least 10 steps before they could sit in the chair in front of his table.  It was said that the businessman used to decide whether to finance the venture before the visitor would sit on the chair! 

Walking is one of those activities, which is in direct control of our subconscious mind and hence it communicates our thinking pattern more than most of the other gestures which is in direct control of our conscious mind.  Just think of the activities we do while we are walking.  We talk to people who are walking with us, we talk on the phone, at times we even read, but for most of us, walking is the best time to think!.  The kind of thoughts we carry will have a direct impact on the way we walk.

Just imagine yourself walking when you are deeply immersed in thoughts.  You would ideally have your head down and would be taking slower steps so as to concentrate on your thoughts.  On the contrary, when you are excited about something or you are going to meet a person whom you are keen to meet you will have your head high and will take faster steps even if you are not in a hurry. 

However, there are certain styles of walking which should be strictly avoided unless the weather is too cold.  Folded arms walk or self hugging walk conveys lack of confidence and insecurity.  Most of the women who are walking alone on a road take up this style of walking.  Hands in the pocket walking, is generally associated with introverts and people who are very private.  People who walk in the above mentioned styles conceal their feelings and personality from outside world and yet at the same time can be cynical and judgmental of others.

Now spend some time and think of the way you walk.  Think of the few steps you take in your office every day.  Do you drag your self to your work station or do you walk as though there are springs on your legs?  Well, the answer might just give an idea on how satisfied you are with your job!