As my body goes through crazy changes during pregnancy, I realized I have to be more conscious of my posture! It's easy to slouch, shoulders hunched over like we look the hunchback of Notre Dame but, guys this is not a good look! Not only is it super unhealthy for your back, but its actually a sign of low self-esteem. You might re-read that twice shaking your head no, but it's very accurate. Think about it.. you're in a crappy state of mind, automatically your body will conform to how we feel on the inside.
Youll tend to slouch, your shoulders will hunch inward, almost as if you're hugging yourself, this is defense mechanism unconsciously to show others that we are closed off from the world. I'm not a doctor this is just my personal opinion, but I've spoken to many psychologists that have stated similar arguments.
When our confidence is high, were smiling from ear to ear and think were badasses, our bodies will conform to that! We will tend to keep our shoulders back, our chins up and, maintain strong eye contact with every individual we come across. Have you ever seen someone walking down the street, the wind blowing in their hair, back is straight and they look like they want to take on the world?! That's what confidence looks like! Of course, this is just a broad spectrum of a much larger scale, but it all comes down to our body language and how we represent ourselves.
I used to work at a school a few years ago and, I used to go to work in sweats every day as there was no strict dress code. I realized a lot of people didn't want to involve themselves with me, my body language was screaming to the world" I am not approachable!" Thanks to my dad's fiance, she had expressed to me how important it was to dress casually even if you don't feel the part because it will make you appear more focused and serious about the job you are performing,(if you're not required to wear a uniform.)
Think about it, someone who wears baggy clothes every day, their hiding something or, they're not confident in their own body so they need to cover up with sizes much larger than they actually are. I know we're all different when it comes to dressing and our own unique style, I'm not saying go out and change your whole wardrobe, but the next time you put something on, how does it make you feel?
I'm 23 but I absolutely love wearing business clothes, the whole suit with a nice pair of heels is right up my alley! When I worked in my sales job, we were required to wear business professional before we hit the field and man I felt like such a confident and beautiful woman inside and out! Not to mention I love the sound of heels clanking on the floor walking into a room, talk about feeling the presence of a woman that's ready to take on business!
When I was forced to dress the part, I literally felt the part. I felt more confident, shoulders were back and my head held high. I had to show people that I was a woman of business and, that I took my profession very seriously. Imagine you walking into an interview back hunched, shirt, and pants wrinkles, no one will want to hire you! It all comes down to our presence and what type of energy we want to give off in this wold.
If we want to be taken seriously, we need to act and feel the part. Even if you don't feel confident yet, fake it till you make it! We can trick our brain into being comfortable in uncomfortable positions when we believe in ourself.
The next time you walk down the street, how will you portray yourself? The amazing being that you are with your head held high or, with a frown on your face!?
"A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind."
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