Do you ever notice how when you stand with your hands on your hips, you feel immediately more confident and self-assured? Surprisingly, good posture isn’t just about taking care of your spine. It can also boost our mood and self-esteem, depending on the posture assumed.

So, what does it take to have a power posture? What should you know?

Power Postures for Better Self-Confidence

Power poses impact how we view ourselves. In fact, we are constantly judging others based on their posture, even if we aren’t consciously aware. 

When we see someone slumped over, we automatically perceive weakness. When we see someone standing tall and open, we see strength. Inevitably, it’s a spectrum, and there are various postures in between, but for the sake of this article, we’re going to focus solely on those power poses and how you can start feeling more confident by taking on a certain posture.

Research even shows how our posture corresponds with our emotions, specifically joy, sadness, anger, fear, and disgust. Posture even has the power to increase testosterone levels and reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) levels. 

So, how can you get better at striking more power poses? 

Strike a Pose

A lot of this comes down to awareness, such as reminding ourselves to stand up tall and maintain an open posture, indicating strength and confidence. Even setting alarms can serve as good reminders.

When giving a presentation or feeling nervous, you can also strike a pose, such as having a good posture with your hands at your sides or on your hips. In turn, this will actually help you feel better and more ready for your big moment.

How Power Poses Relate to Chiropractic Care

With the ABC method, we help individuals find proper alignment and posture. In turn, this means less stress on the body and the joints (and potentially less pain down the road!). In this way, you can appear more upright and open, striking that power pose when you need it.

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