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5 Reasons to Straighten Up May 31, 2018

Posted by nrhatch in Exercise & Fitness, Happiness, Health & Wellness.
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Improving your posture when standing, sitting, and walking pays real benefits:

  1. More confidence
  2. More energy & alertness
  3. Greater self-esteem
  4. Improved mood
  5. Less anxiety

Read more here:  The Surprisingly Easy Move That Can Make You Happier and Increase Your Energy

And here are 6 Posture Exercises to Help you Straighten Up.

Aah . . . that’s better!

Comments

1. roughwighting - May 31, 2018

Thanks for the important reminder. I’m straightening up my back as I type this in. This is what I find is so helpful with Yoga. In class we’re always bending our back backwards to realize how much we’ve been slouching. 👀

nrhatch - May 31, 2018

When I take the time to realign, I feel so much better. And, like you, I’m often surprised at how “off kilter” I’ve been.

2. Jill Weatherholt - May 31, 2018

As a child, my mother was constantly telling me to stand up straight. Mother knows best!

nrhatch - May 31, 2018

Mine too. In fact, I almost titled this “Mother Knows Best.” 😀

3. Tippy Gnu - May 31, 2018

Okay, Mother.

nrhatch - May 31, 2018

Don’t you use that tone of voice with me, young man! 😀

4. Behind the Story - May 31, 2018

Thanks for the links. Great article and exercise descriptions. Best of all is to remember all day long to stand and sit up straight while engaging the core. I have a mirror at the end of my hall. I’ve started trying to stand up straight, smile, and swing my arms confidently as I walk down the hall. It does make me feel better.

nrhatch - June 1, 2018

It makes me feel better instantly.
Another “quick fix” and “mood boost” is . . . a SMILE!

5. L. Marie - June 1, 2018

I’ll give it a try. Like Jill’s mom, my mom always said this too.

nrhatch - June 2, 2018

It feels great, Marie . . .

6. Tiny - June 5, 2018

Thanks for this timely post, Nancy! I have been working on my posture lately and found much useful here.

nrhatch - June 6, 2018

Good luck, H! I remind myself to sit up straight as I type. And then I remind myself again. And again. 😀

7. Val Boyko - June 9, 2018

Good one!! …. Its also improves our ability to breathe and our lung capacity! It reduces lower back pain and issues with pelvis!

nrhatch - June 9, 2018

Thanks, Val! The physical benefits + the psychological benefits make standing up straight ~> Well Worth The Effort!


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