Posture tip #2 - Sit taller
Ever heard this before, or said it yourself if you are a parent, - “sit up straight.” These days our tech life habits are making many of us hunch over and look older far before our time.
Smart posture habits can make a surprisingly big difference in mind and body. Improving your body alignment can energize you, as well as improve alertness and self-esteem.
So for tip # 2 follow these steps:
Step 1: Ask a colleague or friend to help you really take a look at your posture when you’re sitting engrossed at your computer. Have your buddy sneak 3 candid pictures of you during the day when you’re working.
Step 2: Time for the slouchy truth. At the end of the day look at the pictures.
Is your head in line with your hips, or is it jutting forward like a turtle?
Are your shoulders relaxed, or hunched up and rolled forward?
Step 3: Hatch a plan to create a new habit of sitting tall. Put a post-it note on top of your monitor that says Sit Up Straight! Every time you see the note, check yourself and correct your posture.