How my Puppy Fixed My Posture
/Millie the Cockapoo burst into our lives in mid-November and a few weeks later I shared with you my trials and tribulations as I observed my new puppy ruining my posture!
I was focused on Millie at the expense of everything else...making sure she didn't pee on the carpet or suffer an attack from a jealous cat...
Fast forward 6 weeks and she's as big as the cats and getting better at choosing snow over carpets. I've also gotten more used to having her around, so I'm aware of her, but she's not as much of a distraction.
She's even helps me with one of the simplest cues I use to avoid slouching!
This simple cue is...get ready...listen behind you. Yep, that simple. Try it out. It's a easy way to start becoming more aware of your body and noticing subtle habits that affect posture.
Slouching at the computer often happens gradually as we draw ourselves closer and closer to the screen...as if the screen itself were the only thing in the universe. Everything else gets shut out...your body awareness, your environment.
So to listen behind you --
If you hear sounds, tune into them. Even if you don't hear anything, just listen in the background as you use your computer. Tune in just enough so that your listening isn't distracting you from what you're doing.
See if this helps you stay more balanced and check out the 1-minute video tutorial above!
If you'd like more posture cues and a personalized practice plan check out what's coming up!
