Hi Reader!
For a while now, Linda and I have been working on improving our posture.
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Yoga.
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Pilates.
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Core training.
And the constant reminder to stop slouching. ๐
At first, we thought it would mostly help with back pain.
But we've noticed that it changes how we feel too.
Honestly, it's become one of the quickest confidence boosts we've ever found. ๐๐ป
(Why didn't we know this when we were in our teens?!)
๐ Good Posture Changes More Than We Think
Standing a little taller does some interesting things.
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You look more confident.
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You appear taller.
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You engage your core muscles.
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You put less pressure on your legs and feet.
And one of the most surprising things is that it actually helps you feel calmer.
I've noticed that when I'm standing or sitting properly, breathing feels easier.
And that really helps when life gets stressful.
Who knew, right? ๐
๐ฟ Confidence Isn't Just In Our Heads
I think many of us assume confidence is something we have to think our way into.
But maybe it's easier to start with our bodies.
๐ซ When we slouch, we often make ourselves feel smaller.
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When we stand tall, something shifts.
We give ourselves permission to take up a little more space.
And when you think about it, isn't that what confidence is all about?
To have the courage to be seen and take up space without feeling the need to apologize for it?
I think it's often harder for us women to do this, but isn't it amazing when we do?
๐ฎ What Surprised Us Most
The most surprising thing we've noticed is that people actually look at you differently when you walk tall.
Not in a bad way.
Almost with a little more respect because you carry yourself well. ๐
Have you ever noticed that, Reader?
โจ Small Habits Add Up
The funny thing is that improving posture isn't one big decision.
It's dozens of small ones.
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Sitting up a little straighter.
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Looking up instead of down.
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Stretching.
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Moving.
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Building a stronger core.
Little by little, those small habits become natural.
And before you know it, you're carrying yourself differently.
๐ญ One Thought To Leave You With
We don't think confidence always starts in the mind.
Sometimes it starts with something much simpler.
๐ซ Taking a deep breath.
๐โโ๏ธ Relaxing your shoulders.
๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ Standing a little taller.
We spend so much time trying to change ourselves.
But maybe we don't need to become someone else.
Maybe we just need to stop making ourselves smaller.
Because we're allowed to stand up straight and take our place in this world. ๐
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Have you ever noticed how your posture affects the way you feel?
โ๐ Hit reply and tell us. We'd love to hear your thoughts!
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See you next week, Reader!
Founders of Courier Beauty
P.S. We've shared more tips for improving posture and confidence in our full article below ๐
โจ 3 Silent Confidence Killers (and How to Fix Them)โ
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