Have you ever experienced a sudden positive shift in your mindset just by taking your shoulders back and straightening your posture?

Ever wondered why some personalities simply stand out in a group of people?

What is one common factor among most of the celebrities?

Yes, that is the power of a perfect body posture.

We have a natural ability to hold a perfect body posture. But in this digital era with increased screen time, achieving and maintaining good posture has become hard work for us. Knowingly or unknowingly we are ruining our body posture, ignoring which might come at short-term as well as long-term cost.

If you think carrying good posture is vital and it is difficult for you to find time for a proper workout session, then this article wants to serve you with a few anytime anywhere tips to work on your posture. So that the next time you look into the mirror you will love yourself a bit more than you do now.

1. Chin tuck
   A lot of us with an overall bad body posture are also suffering from forward head posture. In forward head posture, your head is not aligned vertically with the body but comes forward. If you observe a person from his side view you can figure out if a person has a forward head posture or not. And if yes, let’s blame our increased screen time or lack of consciousness on maintaining our body posture while doing daily activities. Chin tucks can prove useful here. The simple trick you need to do is, stand up straight with your index finger touching your chin, push your head backward to your ease, and hold it for 5 seconds then release. You can instantly feel your entire body posture aligning itself correctly.
2. Increase your Serotonin (feel-good hormone)
   Research indicates that a good posture has a direct contribution to higher serotonin levels in humans. Higher serotonin indicates better functioning of the human body thereby adding to our well-being and a positive approach towards life. So get your daily dose of this feel-good hormone just by being mindful of your posture.
3. Imagine a thread pull
   Stand up straight and imagine a thread is tied at the back of your head, gently trying to pull you backward. This will keep a check on your posture and keep you straight.
4. Autopilot your body
   Keep reminding yourself till your body adapts and maintaining a good posture becomes a habit. Continue practicing for 21 days as they say – it takes 21 days to form a habit.
5. Acknowledge your effort
   Achieving a good posture is not a difficult task if you are determined to change yourself and ready to take little measures towards it consistently. Give yourself a pat on the back when slowly you start noticing positive changes in your posture and eventually in your outlook.

Please note: Do not attempt any new exercise without considering your medical conditions.

Quick daily tips that might be an add-on:

1. Keep a few of your regularly accessible items at an elevated level. This will make you raise your head often while fetching these items.
2. Go out for a quick walk in nature and get a clear view of the sky. This is a useful break from screen time.
3. While standing try maintaining your posture by equally distributing pressure on your entire foot instead of only on your front foot.
4. Set up a reminder to straighten your posture. Adjust the frequency of reminders.
5. Have a positive mindset and acknowledge your efforts when you start noticing a better version of yourself.

Be determined to achieve that perfect posture you would love to see yourself in!