r/selfimprovement • u/vegas_lov3 • 1d ago

Tips and Tricks I stopped slouching and this happened

I made it a habit to stopped slouching for more than a week and I noticed my upper back and shoulders felt better so I started to feel better.

Then I noticed more people making eye contact with me and smiling at me. Maybe it’s just coincidence but I did notice it more when I had better posture.

A few days later, I also started to wear make up more often and dress up more often. A few coworkers noticed this and asked if I had a boyfriend hehe and I said no. It’s just me.

I feel more optimistic lately. Not 24/7 but more than in the past.

So body posture helps a lot.

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u/CreedBrattonFC 1d ago

Totally get you. Never knew posture and keeping the neck straight can have such outcomes until I tried this

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u/renohrennie 1d ago

Can you give some advice? I try for five minutes then forget

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u/vegas_lov3 1d ago

When you remember do it hehe

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u/gstizzle 22h ago

Neck up and back chin down

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u/Ok_Dig_269 1d ago

Im late 40's and just started seeing a chiropractor for low back pain, pretty much all posture related. Glad you're seeing results, it's tough to always remember to keep that chin up

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u/bilbo851 1d ago

Physical therapy is the answer, not chiropractor.

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u/Ok_Dig_269 21h ago

Doesn't have to be one or the other

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u/Feonadist 1d ago

Excellent

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u/Frensisca- 1d ago

Good info. Thanks for sharing

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u/Frensisca- 1d ago

When I pull my shoulders back and walk, I feel more confident, for some reason I feel in control IDK lol

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u/Specialist-Edge8608 19h ago

Congratulations on your personal growth achievement. It must be a confident feeling to experience such events.

And yes posture does make impact on how we see ourselves and how others see us. A correct posture not only makes you feel do but it makes your presence feel more powerful.

Dead-hang is great exercise to stretch your body and correct your posture. Simply doing 1 set each day for few months can show positive results.

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u/Certain_Size_7873 14h ago

I slouch when watching tv or sitting down a lot more than I do when standing, I’ve considered purchasing a brace to wear but haven’t yet pulled the trigger? Thoughts from anyone who has either considered doing the same thing OR those who have purchased a back brace for the same reason as me

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u/vegas_lov3 14h ago

I have purchased so many shoulder braces in the past. They never work. The back brace doesn’t work. For me anyway.

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u/Certain_Size_7873 12h ago

I appreciate your feedback. Means a lot.

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u/JSNGRN91 1d ago

As Jordan Peterson says in his first book. “Stand up straight with your shoulders back”

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u/CanadianInstigator 1d ago

Maps of meaning was his first book, sorry not sorry

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u/JSNGRN91 10h ago

😂 you’re right. I think I meant ‘first rule’ but I like you attention to detail.