As an executive mom, you start your day with good intentions and probably plenty of coffee. But by the time the afternoon rolls around, you may be hit with that familiar fog: low energy, heavy eyes, maybe even a headache creeping in. While it's tempting to blame stress, sleep, or sugar, there’s one overlooked culprit that might be draining your energy: your posture. In this blog, lets take a closer look at how posture and your afternoon crash are more connected than you think and what you can start doing today to shift the cycle.
You may already know that sitting for hours isn’t ideal, but what you might not realise is that how you sit, stand, and move throughout the day directly impacts your energy levels, focus, and even your mood.
Slouching Signals Your Brain to Power Down:
Poor posture, such as forward head posture and rounded shoulders can prevent full expansion of the lungs and diaphragm, making it harder to breathe deeply. Shallow breathing means less oxygen to your brain and muscles, which translates to more fatigue.
Here is a video on "Easy Tips to Reduce Neck Pain arising from Forward Head Posture"
Muscle Imbalances Create Tension and Drain Energy:
When you have poor posture, your muscles have to work harder to keep you upright. Over time, this leads to muscle fatigue, headaches, and that heavy, sluggish feeling by mid-afternoon.
Mini-Movement Tip:
Do 1-minute shoulder rolls or seated spine twists at your desk. These micro-movements improve circulation and reduce strain on overworked muscles.
Do 1-minute shoulder rolls or seated spine twists at your desk. These micro-movements improve circulation and reduce strain on overworked muscles.
Better Posture Means Better Focus and Mood:
Good posture doesn’t just affect your body. It influences your mental clarity and emotional state. Slouching has been linked to lower confidence and reduced ability to handle stress, which makes your afternoon crash even harder to bounce back from.
Empowered Shift:
Set a phone reminder for “Posture Reset.” Use that time to realign, breathe deeply, and re-energise without needing caffeine.
Set a phone reminder for “Posture Reset.” Use that time to realign, breathe deeply, and re-energise without needing caffeine.
If you are tired of the afternoon slump derailing your day, it might be time to look beyond the coffee and start with your posture. You don’t need more hours in your day, you just need smarter support for your body.
Want an easy way to correct posture and beat that afternoon slump? 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.
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