Fake it ‘Til you Make it—With Good Posture
WHEN I present MYSELF as self-assured, I AM PERCEIVED AS SELF-ASSURED
Let’s be Real
When you’re consumed by an inevitably long to-do list on a daily basis, sitting or standing up straight is probably the last thing you’re thinking of. But it’s also one tiny, simple thing you can do that will make a world of difference when it comes to bolstering confidence.
CONFESSION TIME
Throughout the day, I consciously, and continuously have to remind myself to correct my own posture. While driving in the car, walking, sitting in a chair, brushing my teeth and so many other moments throughout the day, I catch myself hunching or crossing my arms. That’s when I make myself unfold my limbs, roll my shoulders back, pull my belly button into my spine, tuck my chin, and pull my shoulders down.
GOOD POSTURE benefits:
BETTER ALIGNMENT OF THE SPINE
PROPER FUNCTIONING OF INTERNAL ORGANS
EASE OF MOVEMENT
BETTER BALANCE BETWEEN MUSCLE STRENGTH + FLEXIBILITY
Your body feels better and more aligned and you therefore you feel better and aligned! And I’ve found that it’s a super-fast way to appear confident—which is the first step right!? Because when you present yourself as self-assured, people will start reacting to and engaging with the person they see on the outside. That can only help you begin to feel it on the inside as well. Talk about a win-win.
Time to put it into practice.
Create a good posture check-in check list.
The list can be copied/pasted into a new note on your phone so you can always have it handy. Extra credit - take a screenshot and save it as your phone’s wallpaper for a easy reminder!
Make a mental check list that will help you correct your posture throughout the day
(tip: start from the head and work your way down)
SHANNON’S LIST
Unfold limbs
Roll shoulders back
Pull belly button into spine
Tuck chin
Pull shoulders down
MY LIST
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
TODAY’S MANTRA:
WHEN I present MYSELF as self-assured, I AM PERCEIVED AS SELF-ASSURED
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Good posture is one tiny, simple thing you can do that will make a world of difference
Throughout the day, consciously, and continuously remind yourself to correct your posture
When your body feels better and more aligned - YOU feel better and aligned!
STRIKE A POSE, DAY 3 IS COMPLETED
Share your list on Instagram and tag me to be featured on my page - I can’t wait to see your new goals for this week! @ShannonShape