Q: I have tons of social engagements these next few weeks and NO time to workout! What is the single simplest, most effective thing I can do to enhance my appearance?
A: Stand up straight and tall.
This is an old New Orleans secret that is more powerful than you can imagine. If you practice what self-confidence looks like, you will begin to know what it feels like. My maternal grandmother always told me to stand up straight, pull in my stomach, and smile. She was right.
Try it while you’re sitting at your desk, standing in line, or walking through the grocery aisles. The response you will get is incredibly fulfilling.
Good posture will instantaneously make you look 10 pounds thinner. It’s also a great way to strengthen and empower your abdominal and back muscles.
If you want to see what great posture looks like, watch a dancer walking down the street or notice the way a performer walks up to a stage to accept an award. Now imitate that example as you present your physical self to the world. Cheers!
