Woman & Home Feel Good You – September 2019

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STAND TALL WELLBEING

CHECK

YOURSELF!

Avoid these low-power postures

that will zap your confidence

 Arms crossed

 Hunched shoulders

 Hands folded in lap

How to power pose

Try these simple high-power body poses to boost your confidence and increase

your ability to deal with stress...

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VICTORY POSE

It’s what champions do at

the finish line and you’ll see

performers in this position as they lap

up their applause on stage. To get into

the victory pose, raise your arms into

a giant V and hold your head high.

Being in this pose for just 2 minutes

will immediately increase your energy

and boost your confidence.

TRY IT... when you have a moment

alone before an important event

THE SUPER

STANCE

Standing face forward with

your feet planted wide apart gives the

body a strong, stable base. This position

physically takes up space, so you will

dominate with your shape and give

yourself immovable confidence. It’s

also a quick and easy pose to get into,

which can be done anywhere.

TRY IT... for a power surge during

a disagreement

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LADY BOSS

Placing your hands behind

your head, with elbows flared

out, opens up the body and gives off

an air of relaxed authority and carefree

confidence. You can use this stance

either standing or seated.

TRY IT... when you want to look in

control, take a risk, or pitch an idea

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WONDER

WOMAN

This classic crime-

fighting pose exudes strength and

assertiveness. Adopt a wide stance,

place your hands firmly on your hips and

open out your chest. Tilt up your chin to

maximise the power of this pose.

TRY IT... to give you confidence when

talking to a group