Tap into self-confidence and boost your mood with this one simple practice

This season can be challenging. The holidays are upon us, and with them often comes stress, blue moods, and even low self-confidence. Enter: Power Posing. This simple practice takes only a few seconds, and can instantly brighten your outlook for the day, and boost your mood and confidence. 

So what is power posing, and how do you do it? Read on to learn more about this practice, and how you can start incorporating it into your life to brighten your days and boost self-esteem.

Power Posing 101

What are the benefits of power posing?

Were you ever told to “stop slouching” as a kid? As it turns out, the adults were right! Our body language is powerful. Studies have shown that while slouched, crumpled, and closed-off postures can bring on feelings of overwhelm, upright, open postures can increase confidence and positive feelings. 

Power posing, also known as active posturing, is an exercise that involves choosing these expansive body postures. This practice has been shown to elevate testosterone while decreasing the stress hormone cortisol. Power posing is a potent exercise that can increase confidence, relieve stress, and improve our moods. 

How to Power Pose

There are plenty of ways to power pose! Here is an easy one to get you started:

Step #1

Stand tall in front of a full-length mirror.

Step #2

Place your hands on your hips, roll your shoulders back, bring your chest forward slightly, and raise your chin up.

Step #3

Inhale deeply. As you exhale, say out loud one thing that you love about yourself.

Witness the shift. Do you feel uplifted? More self-assured? What are some other positive things that you can say about yourself? Walk through the rest of your day with your head held high!

As 2025 begins, now is the perfect time to commit to a new daily practice. Each morning, stand in front of the mirror and strike your favourite power pose! You’ll be surprised at how this simple act can transform your day.

Takeaway

Power posing is an easy exercise that can help reduce stress while improving your mood and confidence. It only takes a few seconds, and you can do it anytime you need a boost of positivity in your day. 

Remember: beauty is more than what’s on the outside. By intentionally building yourself up, you project that positive self-image out into the world.

“The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” – Blake Lively

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Eileen Fauster of Essential Balance is a Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in skin care. Eileen helps clients by using the Vienna Mei Ren non-surgical acupuncture facelift, which combines the best acupuncture needles and techniques with a beautifying skin rejuvenation regime.