HEALTHY FOOD · JUNE 2018
First Impressions are Lasting Impressions
I want this article to serve as a guide to better posture.
We could say it’s a posture corrector in the form of an
article.
Look around the room. Do you have at least one other
person with you? If not, imagine that you do. Maybe
you’re at school, work, at the gym, or in a coffee shop.
Regardless of where you are, look at who is with you.
How are they presenting themselves? What is their
mood? What are they emoting? Look at their posture.
After answering those questions, assess yourself. What
are the chances you’d ap-proach someone who gives off
that vibe? Would you hire them for a job, ask them out
on a date, or strike up a conversation with them?
Can you feel the tension in your body? If you can feel it,
others can see it. Your posture is your first and, in some
cases, the last impression you leave with people. To
judge is human, even it feels wrong, but everyone judges
others.
If you’re slouching with slumped shoulders, an arched
back, and a scowl on your face, the perception is you’re
tired, irritated, and quite possibly less confident and
weak. Let’s not mince words. One shouldn’t change
who they are for other people, but if you want better
opportunities in life, your body language (posture)
should be addressed.
CREATING CHANGE
Prepare yourself for
change with these
simple steps:
01
Make the
commitment.
Acknowledge and accept
that you need to tweak a
few things.
02
Take it slow.
Don’t try an all
or nothing approach. To
create a change, you need
consistent effort.
03
Know what’s right
for you. Listen to
your instincts. If it doesn’t
feel right, don’t do it.
04
Know when to
ask for help.
Sometimes help is
necessary.
POSTURE CORRECTORS
A posture brace is a quick,
relatively easy fix if you find
practicing on your own too
difficult. You can wear a brace under
your clothes. It cinches around your
shoulders and abdomen to secure
your posture. Over time, it will
tighten the muscles and train your
brain to create the habit.
Slow, deep breaths will
automatically cause your
back, neck, muscles to
lengthen as you draw in for air. This
can be a quick fix for your posture, if
you keep the stance. Try to hold your
breath for longer periods of time.
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The benefits are stretching
are endless and excellent
ways to lengthen your spine
and improve your posture.
LONG-TERM GOALS
A vital part of living a long,
healthy, and happy life is making
certain your body is as healthy
as possible. Eat right. Sleep right.
Don’t overstimulate your brain,
but also, don’t let it go stagnant.
Challenge your body and mind.
Stay active and try to maintain a
healthy posture.
By Frank Apodaca