Want to be more confident, have increased motivation, lower stress and the ability to basically rule the world? Sit up straight.
Yep, just like your mother always told you. But there really are benefits to practicing good posture — and they extend far beyond how much better you look in the mirror. Below are six ways straightening your stance positively influences your body and mind. Simple? Yes. Effective? Definitely.

Good posture can lift your confidence.
When it comes to our own qualifications, we’re usually the first ones to count ourselves out — however, that may be remedied with a simple adjustment in our stance. Research suggests that when we exercise proper posture, we tend to have a little more self-esteem and believe in our own assets more than when we’re slouching. Big work presentations and first dates have nothing on you.

It may give you an energy boost.

We’ve all fallen victim to that afternoon slump — but before you down your third cup of coffee, check how you’re sitting. A little stretch and adjustment to your posture may help give you the stamina boost you so desperately need when 3 p.m. rolls around. According to research published in the journal Biofeedback, standing or sitting straight can also rectify decreased energy and feelings of depression that come with poor posture.

It can help reduce your stress.
An improved posture can also help build your resilience to deadlines and to-do lists. A recent study published in Health Psychology found that sitting straight when you’re strung out can cut out those negative emotions. Additionally, a straighter stance can also lift your mood. So long, stress.


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