How to Fight Boredom

Vanessa Van Edwards from the Science of People research lab explains the importance of recognizing when someone is disengaged so you can bring them back into the conversation.

• Lean back and arm cross: distancing and blocking behaviors showing someone wants to get away • Neck scratch and head hold: person trying to keep themselves awake but struggling • Eye search and body turn: overhead gazing searching for an exit or someone else to talk to

Understanding boredom body language is critical for being influential in dates, networking events, and business meetings.

Spot boredom body language signals and use the upcoming steps to banish boredom and increase your influence.

• Know how to turn people on • Get physical • Get naked (increase your influence authentically)

Seven scientifically proven steps to increase your influence are available in a free course designed to help you banish boredom.

• Teach how to authentically increase your influence • Harness your charisma • Be the most memorable person in the room

The program blends science and self-help with a solution-based approach that avoids fluff and wasting time.