Your body is constantly signalling the people you meet. Posture influences the snap second judgement people make about you, but also what you think about yourself. In addition, proper posture is good for your back, what’s not to like?
Stand up straight, but relaxed
To find positive posture, try the following:
- Stand with your feet as wide as your hips
- Make yourself as tall as possible, imagine being pulled up by the top of your head
- Now keep that feeling of being tall but relax your shoulders
- Relax your neck and angle your head so you don’t have to look up or down to look an average person in the eyes
Some tips:
- Relax as much as possible while maintaining your posture
- Don’t puff your chest, it should be flat as if you are lying on a floor
- Pull your shoulders back very slightly
Sit up straight, but not rigid
When you start sitting up straight, you will notice how small most people make themselves. You will instantly feel quite tall when sitting at a table. Keep your back straight, but relax as much as possible.