If there’s one bit of advice you’ve probably heard over and over from your mom, it’s “Stand up straight, shoulders back!” Some parents even resort to balancing books on the heads of their children, in the hopes of finally getting them out of their slump.

Good posture can help you in several ways. Here are the 3 most common ways they can improve your health and well being.

Gives you a confidence boost

A straight posture gives your mood a boost, and helps you feel good about yourself. You also look better with a straight posture, and people tend to treat you more respectfully. While appearances really shouldn’t matter in how people treat you, it does happen.

Simply straightening up when you walk however can have a big difference in your overall confidence, and how people see you.

Reduces nervousness

If you’re worried about something, straightening your posture can really help. If you’ve ever seen someone square their shoulders when about to face a big event in a movie or read about it in a book, there’s a scientific backing for that. When you straighten your posture, it can make you feel less afraid or anxious.

Helps boost productivity

If you’re slumping over your keyboard, straightening up can help you get more done. Proper posture helps you take up more space, which signals your body that you are in a position of power. Even if you’re nothing of the sort, the signals will help you get more done, and feel good while you’re doing it.

It costs nothing to straighten up a little bit as you walk or go about your day. It could benefit you greatly in terms of how you look, feel, and tackle the problems that come up throughout your day.

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