You may not believe it, but sitting up straight can actually make you more confident in yourself.

A group of researchers from Ohio State University performed two studies at the same time with 71 students.  The students were separated into two groups, one directed by the business school and the other by the arts school.

They were told the arts study was researching facts that play a part in people’s acting abilities, specifically keeping a certain posture while doing other things, and the business study was looking into facts dealing with job satisfaction and good performance.  The students sat at a computer terminal and were told to either, ‘sit up straight and push out the chest’ or ‘sit slouched forward with the face looking down to the knees’.

While seated in one of these two ways, the students wrote down either three positive or negative personal characteristics related to future performance on the job.  Next, they completed a survey where they rated themselves on how well they would do as an employee.  The resulting rating was closely related to the posture they assumed while writing the positive and negative characteristics.

The students that sat up straight in a confident posture rated themselves according to the positive or negative characteristics they wrote down.  If they wrote positive ones, they rated themselves higher, while with the negative ones, they rated themselves lower.

The researchers discovered that people who were asked to sit up straight when asked if they were qualified for the job were more likely to believe the thoughts they wrote down, whether positive or negative, than those who were slouching while writing about their capacity.

The students who sat in good posture rated themselves higher than the ones who were slouched on their positive thoughts, and rated themselves lower than the slouched ones on their negative thoughts because their confidence was stronger no matter the case.

The researchers never mentioned the words ‘confidence’ or ‘doubt’ when giving the instructions, nor any other word that could lead them to a certain feeling based on their posture.  What this suggests is that people’s thoughts are influenced by their posture, even if they don’t realize it.  This also proves that posture affects not only what others think of us but also what we think about ourselves.

Posture is something you can change about yourself.  There are exercise routines like Yoga and Pilates that center on posture and alignment, as well as top of the line back support systems to help your body get used to the right posture easily.

There is no question about it!  Good posture has psychological benefits if you are a positive individual, and it is worth paying attention to.

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As incredible as it may seem, the computer at home is guilty for many of the injuries you or your loved ones may suffer there.  One would think poisoning by chemicals, falls, cuts, eye injuries, and even fatalities, are more common, however, even though these things happen, the most common cause of injury is related to using the computer too much.  If this is not a big enough surprise, the cost and damaging nature of this type of injuries may astound you.  They can literally ruin a person’s life and finances.

Injuries by computer use range from cumulative trauma disorders, to repetitive motion injuries, to musculoskeletal disorders.  They develop slowly inside the person no matter the age, race, gender, or condition.  What truly matters is what people do at home.

With this said, it is clear how good ergonomics is crucial in every home.  Its practice will vary depending on the person, if it is a child or an adult, a young person or a grandpa; nevertheless, there are several tips that will work for everyone, no matter the case:

1.    Posture
Good ergonomics is all about posture.  No matter the activity, you should always think about the proper way to sit, stand, or walk, and always remember to make adjustments to avoid weird and damaging postures like slouching, reaching, bending, or twisting.

2.    Proper seat support is fundamental
Always ensure your back is well supported when working at the computer.  Get a good ergonomic chair and train yourself to be aware of your posture while sitting.

3.    Think of laptops as the big ergonomic enemy
In order to avoid unhealthy postures, the keyboard and the monitor must be separated.  Try to have a desktop computer at home besides the laptop you go to work with.

4.    Be the boss
You should have the last word at home as to how long your kids can play videogames and watch TV.  Teach them to take breaks every half hour, force them if necessary, and do the same for yourself.

5.    Learn to adjust your equipment
This is even more important if several people use the same workstation and computer.  In this case, it is better if you purchase footrests, an adjustable chair, and keyboard trays, so that everything is a fit for everyone.

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You may not believe it, but sitting up straight can actually make you more confident in yourself.

A group of researchers from Ohio State University performed two studies at the same time with 71 students.  The students were separated into two groups, one directed by the business school and the other by the arts school.

They were told the arts study was researching facts that play a part in people’s acting abilities, specifically keeping a certain posture while doing other things, and the business study was looking into facts dealing with job satisfaction and good performance.  The students sat at a computer terminal and were told to either, ‘sit up straight and push out the chest’ or ‘sit slouched forward with the face looking down to the knees’.

While seated in one of these two ways, the students wrote down either three positive or negative personal characteristics related to future performance on the job.  Next, they completed a survey where they rated themselves on how well they would do as an employee.  The resulting rating was closely related to the posture they assumed while writing the positive and negative characteristics.

The students that sat up straight in a confident posture rated themselves according to the positive or negative characteristics they wrote down.  If they wrote positive ones, they rated themselves higher, while with the negative ones, they rated themselves lower.

The researchers discovered that people who were asked to sit up straight when asked if they were qualified for the job were more likely to believe the thoughts they wrote down, whether positive or negative, than those who were slouching while writing about their capacity.

The students who sat in good posture rated themselves higher than the ones who were slouched on their positive thoughts, and rated themselves lower than the slouched ones on their negative thoughts because their confidence was stronger no matter the case.

The researchers never mentioned the words ‘confidence’ or ‘doubt’ when giving the instructions, nor any other word that could lead them to a certain feeling based on their posture.  What this suggests is that people’s thoughts are influenced by their posture, even if they don’t realize it.  This also proves that posture affects not only what others think of us but also what we think about ourselves.

Posture is something you can change about yourself.  There are exercise routines like Yoga and Pilates that center on posture and alignment, as well as top of the line back support systems to help your body get used to the right posture easily.

There is no question about it!  Good posture has psychological benefits if you are a positive individual, and it is worth paying attention to.

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A very important part of looking good is achieved with good posture.  It is mandatory to reflect your confident personality. A person that does not stand tall, sit straight, and bows with perfection, will never look confident in front of others.  Despite not having great looks, if a person has good posture, he/she will go a long way in attracting others towards him/her.

If you are someone who has neglected your posture for quite some time but are willing to correct it, you will be happy to know that there are some exercises that will help you attain good posture again.  It may be a little painful and difficult for you to follow the rules in the beginning, but be patient; with some perseverance, you will gain your good posture back for good.

The correct posture is when you sit with your back straight, chest up and out and your belly completely tucked in.  You have to make sure you do not sit stiff, as it will put a lot of strain over muscles and bones, and that you are using the right chair with the correct seat support.  Aim at sitting without jerking your body and at standing up in the same way.

Here are some exercises that will make you aware of your posture constantly, so that you can work on correcting it once and for all:

-    Cervical retraction.  Sit straight up on a chair, make yourself comfortable, and ensure your feet touch the floor.  Next, relax a little and pull your chin straight in, not nodding your head.  Repeat around ten times and feel how different your cervical posture feels when you do it.

-    Shoulder blade squeeze.  Sit on a chair and put your hands on your thighs.  Take time to relax and then, slowly move your shoulders up and backwards, squeeze your shoulder blades   together.

-    Breastbone lift.  This is perfect to strengthen the lower trapezium muscles.  Sit comfortably and lift the breastbone a few inches higher, compress your shoulder blades down and together.

-    Abdominal pull-in.  This is the best way to tuck your belly, and it is a very easy exercise.  Pull your stomach in while inhaling, and then exhale gradually and relaxed.  Repeat several times while you count to five.

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