There is no dearth of medical treatises that set great store on a good posture. Call it ‘noble posture’ or the ‘position of a soldier’, it’s all about holding the body erect, a little arched backwards, the head slightly elevated, the eyes looking straight forward. I paint you a vivid picture of an upright athletic figure poised for action. Why? Because it’s healthy, it looks good, and it feels even better!
Good posture boosts self-confidence. Try this: take a deep breath and stand straight. Do you feel better? More confident?
Also, when you’re out in a restaurant, just look around you, and notice how many people are hunched over their meals. Look carefully to spot someone who’s sitting tall in their seat, raising their fork or spoon to their mouth instead of bending awkwardly for the next bite. Doesn’t that look more appropriate and tastefully fine? Who looks more dignified and self-assured to you?
Posture enthusiasts assert that the right posture can immediately make you look several pounds lighter. While maintaining good posture, you will instantly take 3-5 lbs off your appearance. You’ll be pleasantly surprised when everyone complements you on how you look slimmer, younger and your clothes suit you better.
With the correct posture you’ll be at ease with who you are. Sitting or standing upright is key to looking confident and displaying that confidence to others.
You may be sick and tired of hearing your parents telling you to "Stand up straight!" and "Stop slouching!" However, having good posture is important because it helps you to think, feel and look better. Once, you know how much difference it makes to your looks, and how you feel about yourself, and all the other benefits that naturally flow from good posture, you wonder why you never entertained it before.
Bad posture does not merely make you look sloppy;
it can cause severe back pain, and affect your overall health and well-being.