Body image is most important, how we stand, how we present ourselves, from being strong sitting and standing tall, for extended periods of time, to being able to pull our shoulders back and not too slouch at our desks, to holding our spines up straight for a presentation. Good posture is used for daily tasks and is not to be overlooked.
Good body posture and good body stance, aids in delivering on a good presentation and a great presentation delivers on personal image and a companies image, it shows self-confidence and self-discipline, a powerful tool in career path progression and delivering better customer service.
Keeping strong and looking after body posture, makes staff happier, enables staff to work for longer, with less stress and strains on the body – neck, shoulders, lower back and stomach/pelvic floor areas.
It is imperative to look after our skeletal structure, our overall health and well-being. To maintain this and achieve this, staff must be taught how to execute movement correctly and exercise regularly for short amounts of time during business hours.
The way one carries themselves says a lot about the way one feels at a particular moment. Keeping body posture tall and the body in alignment will help develop and keep toned, muscles strong and the body functioning efficiently. It is important that in any given day, that a person stands up straight, with their shoulders pulled back – standing proud.
Improve your posture by:
Standing with your feet planted firmly and flat on the floor, with feet apart for even balance
Pulling shoulders back towards the spine
Lifting the chin up slightly and pulling in the stomach muscles
Tilting the pelvis and hips forward and upwards, pulling in the stomach at the same time
Refraining from arching the back – hyper extending the back
Hanging the arms loosely at both sides of the body
Refraining from leaning on one leg or changing over from foot to foot