Whenever you are standing, think about the long chain of muscles in the back of your body supporting your spine - calves, hamstrings, gluteals, back, neck - and imagine them as long and strong. Continue that extension through the crown of your head. Don't slouch!
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Nothing will make you feel more tired as quickly as slouching.
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