Yes, Your Mother Told You to Stand Straight For A Reason

One of the best things we can do to feel good about ourselves is pay attention to our posture.

Yes, your mother was telling you to stand straight for a reason. 👍

When we have good posture- standing tall with shoulders back- it sends a message to our brain that we are alert. It’s notifying our own biological and neurological functions that we are ready for action and and ready to conquer any challenges that come up.

Try this quick exercise. You can do this sitting or standing. Turn your head and shoulders toward the ground and slump forward as much as you can. Sit like this a few minutes and notice what starts to happen with your outlook and demeanor. What happens to your breathing?

Now, stand up and stand as tall as you can. Place your hands on your hips. Look up and pull your shoulders back. What starts to happen with your outlook now? What changes in your breathing?

If you are ever in a situation where you are not feeling great about yourself, stop and take note of what’s going on with your posture. Start to stand just a little bit taller and look up a little more. It’s amazing how expansive this feels almost immediately! It also makes you appear more open and accessible and people will more likely be a little warmer and more inviting.

Also, don’t forget to smile! 🤗

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Let me know how it goes! I’d love to hear.

My name is Kelly Anderson. I am a Mama, an Artist and a Confidence Coach for Women. Through Movement, Mindset and Creativity, we start to untangle all the cobwebs that have been restricting you so that we can get YOU knowing and seeing the incredible talents and gifts that have been inside you all along.

My goal is for all women to love themselves unconditionally and to understand their unique value, their beauty, their strength and the importance of what they bring to the table.

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