Posture is Money
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You're probably familiar with the expression, "Time is Money".
I get a little knot in my stomach when I hear it because it evokes feelings of being rushed and stressed.
If you go about your day thinking that there aren't enough hours to get everything done, you might feel stressed.
Your posture is a physical reflection of your state of being (mental and physical) and if you're spending that time stressed you just might be devaluing those precious hours.
If you're always feeling behind, pushing ahead, or it seems like you have an endless to-do list, you'll blindly lead your body into a crunched shape. This shows up as rounded shoulders, a tense neck, stiff hips, or a swayed lower back.
Are you only aware of your posture once you start to get some pain or discomfort? Where were you during the time that lead up to that?
Maybe you were really tense, collapsed, or breathing shallowly while working at your computer, for example. (Yes, breathing habits affect posture too!)
You only notice there's a problem when you feel you're really exhausted and have lost your focus and then get frustrated that you're not being more productive.
Posture (good or bad) is a reliable indication of the quality of a person's presence. It's not about holding your body in a certain position. In fact, trying to hold yourself in the "right position" can do more harm than good.
The quality of your presence throughout the day will help you stay more effortlessly upright, so you can go about your day with a sense of ease.
You'll feel better, look better, and you might just get MORE done!
Start right now by simply being more mindful. If you're sitting on a chair now, sense the feeling of the chair under you and touching your back.
If your feet are on the floor, sense that contact. Notice your suroundings without having to look around. Just be vaguely aware of the space behind you, in front of you and to your sides, even as you focus on these words.
Notice if your breathing is shallow and see if you can relax a little and allow for fuller breaths.
Do this every now and then and you might notice if you've started slouching, if you've stiffened your neck, or if your face is glued to your screen. Taking even a brief instant to think about being present can help your posture.
Also, if you're working, realize when you need to take a break to improve the quality of your time working. Take a walk or lie on the floor and listen to my audio guide.
Your time is valuable and is worth more when you're really present.
Even though improving posture does take time, my classes offer personalized strategies and exercises that address your specific needs and fit into your lifestyle so that you can get on track as quickly as possible.
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