When you are an executive mom, stress can feel like a constant undercurrent between juggling meetings, emails, deadlines, and family responsibilities. But what if part of that stress is actually coming from your posture and not just your schedule? Many high-achieving women experience chronic tension, fatigue or that wired-but-tired feeling at the end of the day without realising that poor posture is silently triggering their nervous system all day long. Lets discuss how it happens and why it matters, in this blog.
How Does Posture Affect Your Nervous System:
When you sit for hours slouched over your laptop or stand with your shoulders slouched and your core disengaged, your body reads it as a stress signal. Think about it … this kind of posture mimics a protective position: collapsed chest, tight neck, shallow breathing. Over time, your brain starts to associate this posture with danger, even if there’s no real threat. This keeps your nervous system stuck in “fight-or-flight” mode, constantly on edge, scanning for problems.
You may not feel actively anxious, but you might experience these signs that indicate that your nervous system is overstimulated:
- Increased muscle tension (especially in the neck, shoulders, and jaw)
- Fatigue despite rest
- Trouble focusing
- More sensitivity to pain or discomfort
So if your neck constantly feels tight … if your jaw is clenched … if you feel drained or easily irritated by afternoon, this could be more than “just stress.” It could be your posture triggering an ongoing stress response in your body, making it harder for your nervous system to reset.
What You Can Start Doing Differently Today:
You don’t need a full lifestyle overhaul. Small, consistent posture shifts can signal safety and calm to your nervous system.
- Sit tall, not tense – Keep your ears stacked over your shoulders, feet flat, and core softly engaged.
- Breathe deeper – Shallow breathing tells your brain you're in danger. Try slow belly breaths a few times a day.
- Reset posture every hour – Micro-movements like rolling your shoulders back or opening your chest can break the stress loop.
Watch this video to learn how to reset your posture:
Most moms don’t realise that how they hold their body could be keeping them in survival mode. But once you notice the signs, you can start to shift out of it and that shift starts with awareness.
Want an easy way to correct posture and beat daily fatigue? I share some quick, practical strategies to help you energised, without adding more to your already full schedule in this free guide on 'How to maintain a good posture while working from home' HERE.
If you like this blog and want to be notified about new blogs as soon as they are published, subscribe to my mailing list below.
I would love to see you around the internet! For other places you can explore more about me: https://withswati.com/page/link
0 Comments