Improving my Posture is my Number 1 Goal this Month
By Sasha
@diosabella (4789)
April 3, 2017 9:44am CST
After doing sedentary work for 2 months my posture is in bad shape. I'm slouching all the time. The result of too much sitting while using the computer and writing from time to time.
Posture is important because it shows how we carry ourselves. The way we stand and walk reflects how confident we are to ourselves. It gives our presence a positive vibe and prevent us from having "little accidents", for having a good posture is having a good balance too.
For now I'm walking on heels strutting like a model to have a better balance. I learned this technique when I was in College. It helps to have a straight back too. I'm currently looking for some basic yoga poses that will help me achieve my goal this month.
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@diosabella (4789)
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4 Apr 17
@ShifaLk 
I will tear some ligaments if I do that. Maybe when my flexibility is much better than now.
I will tear some ligaments if I do that. Maybe when my flexibility is much better than now.1 person likes this
@diosabella (4789)
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4 Apr 17
@Gina145 Ah thanks! I never tried that one before here in Mylot!
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Apr 17
@diosabella To be honest I didn't either. I just accidentally hovered over your picture and the message popped up.
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@luisadannointed (6328)
• Philippines
3 Apr 17
Does it help to straighten your back? I mean I need some advice too... I really need to straighten my back I always tend to slouch specially when I am outside I am so shy.
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@diosabella (4789)
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3 Apr 17
It does for me. I use 3 inch heels and walk for 5 minutes 3 times a day. I started yesterday just walking around the house. In my experience of wearing heels, I am much aware of my body. I tried the book technique, the one that use hardbound books and not the soft kind, I feel that it only helps with my head, neck down to the shoulder part.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
3 Apr 17
My back has been hurting so I need to work on my posture as well.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
3 Apr 17
@diosabella Yes, lets work on it! 
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@diosabella (4789)
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3 Apr 17
We should. Its good for us physically and I guess mentally too, because I won't be thinking of how I look all the time and experience the neck and back pain too.
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@diosabella (4789)
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3 Apr 17
I like to have simple and few goals a month. Things that I can really achieve. I also have a goal a day. Makes me look forward at the end of the day. 
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@Kuttu_007 (1940)
• India
3 Apr 17
Doing yoga is really good for the soul and body...it definitely gives positive vibes..
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@diosabella (4789)
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3 Apr 17
Yes. I'm trying to do yoga. I downloaded several pictures and some basic yoga videos. We don't have any nearby yoga class here in my place. I think it will be nice to try to see the perspective of other people if my pose is accurate or not or atleast not bad. 
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
17 Apr 17
I think you can improve your sitting posture when you use the computer.
It is more important to change that, since in all likelihood we are going to use the computer for the rest of our lives.
There are many videos and articles about the correct sitting posture.
In this case, you will not get neck pain when using computer, though the eyes will still be strained.
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
17 Apr 17
@diosabella The best is to lean back on the chair, and then you have to push the chair in so that you are on eye level with the computer screen.
In this way, you will not have back and neck problem.
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@diosabella (4789)
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17 Apr 17
@scheng1 Ive been doing that for a week now. Had to adjust my computer screen so I can make myself comfortable in this position.
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@diosabella (4789)
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17 Apr 17
Yes. Every time I sit I always remind myself to be conscious of my sitting position. I've been slouching too much from sitting too long. I've been doing some basic yoga poses that helps me correct my posture and its doing very well too.
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@diosabella (4789)
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4 Apr 17
I miss swimming. I'm going to start running again when my posture gets a bit better.
I'm going to start running again when my posture gets a bit better.1 person likes this
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
3 Apr 17
My posture has never been good, but I've never bothered to try to do anything about it. Maybe one day I'll have to give yoga a try. I certainly won't be trying walking in heels because I hate to wear them. I've got really small feet and feel very uncomfortable in high heels.
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@diosabella (4789)
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17 Apr 17
Since I was little I have a posture problem. I'm taller than most kids in my class so I tend to stand slouchy. But in time I kind of adjust myself not to slouch when I'm standing with people that were smaller than I am. But 2 months ago I was sitting too much for work and forget. I was slouching all the time because it felt comfortable to me.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Apr 17
@diosabella I also tend to slouch because it's comfortable. I've got no excuse though because I'm short so I should try to appear as tall as possible.
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@diosabella (4789)
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18 Apr 17
@Gina145 I had a classmate in high school, she's very petite but she always looked tall when sitting. Her posture was pretty nice. I wish I could be like that always.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
5 Apr 17
@diosabella You're welcome. How's it doing so far?
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@diosabella (4789)
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5 Apr 17
Yes. I save some videos and simple work out that's good for improving posture. There's so many to choose from. Thanks!
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@diosabella (4789)
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6 Apr 17
@Beatburn Its doing good but in a slower pace. I think I will need a massage soon.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 17
@diosabella Some years ago I burst both ear-drums which made my balance a bit suss. I tend to look at the ground to ensure I don't trip on something. But I need to straighten up.
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@diosabella (4789)
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4 Apr 17
Me too until I get to pass a mirror and see that I look awful slouching. I have to remember all the time that I need improvement for myself.
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@diosabella (4789)
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4 Apr 17
@JudyEv What happened to your ears? Must be painful. I had problem with my ears years ago, alot of buzzing and the feeling that something might pop, those days I had problems with my balance too.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
4 Apr 17
my posture is not correct too, i tend to lean forward. my mother, when she was still alive, would tell me to place a heavy book on my head and walk because it fixes my posture.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
4 Apr 17
@diosabella it is a personality task also, because now, in this jet set age, we tend to slouch even while interacting in social media, when we use the desktop, laptop, or phone.
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@diosabella (4789)
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4 Apr 17
@ridingbet I'm so guilty slouching on the sofa when I'm playing games on my mobile. My mom said I look like a lump of sack and not moving. Just the fingers she said.
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@diosabella (4789)
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4 Apr 17
My teacher in elementary taught us that too, so we could stand straight in line. At PE time she would place a book on our head and let us walk from the back of the room to the front. And she would tell us that we need to tuck our stomach a bit more and stand straighter.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
3 Apr 17
That's a great goal, posture can make your clothes look better, you back feel better and even your mood.
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@diosabella (4789)
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17 Apr 17
Yeah. Clothes looks much better on me when I have a better posture. When slouching too much I don't feel confident with myself.
@Mass_Sonu (1021)
• India
4 Apr 17
@diosabella that is very good to know! all the best!
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
9 Jun 17
@diosabella even i must try to exercise a bit. I feel unhealthy oh yes i think i saw your photo with Alex in one of your posts.
oh yes i think i saw your photo with Alex in one of your posts.@diosabella (4789)
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12 Jun 17
@Nawsheen Well Alex is much bigger than that now. I think he's a mini dinosaur. He's growing too fast and according to the person that gave him to me, that he still has a lot of growing to do. I hope God will help me and stop the growth sprout. But playing with him is a good exercise for me.
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@diosabella (4789)
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9 Jun 17
My posture is much better but I have to push more. I used to take out Alex (my dog) to walk at night. But he is so big now. I can't carry him that far if there are strays that wants to ambush us. And I think carrying him will have a bad effect on my back. So I do more aerobics at home now.
