Or the Crown Slips
That phrase popped into my head recently. I've heard it several times over the years.
If you've watched “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," you may remember hearing a slightly different version.
Either way, the message is the same.
Hold your head high.
Keep moving forward.
Believe in yourself.
Trust your abilities.
Stay focused on where you're going.
At first glance, it sounds like a motivational quote meant to encourage confidence and determination. And it is. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized there is also a very literal lesson hidden inside those words.
Your posture matters.
Not just because someone told you to sit up straight when you were younger, but because posture influences far more than how you look.
Over the years, I've noticed something interesting while working with clients. When someone starts exercising consistently, gains strength, and begins moving better, their posture often improves without them even realizing it. Their shoulders naturally sit back. Their chest opens. Their head lifts. They take up space differently.
And with that physical change often comes a mental one.
They begin speaking with more confidence.
They trust themselves more.
They walk into situations with a little less hesitation.
They start believing they are capable of things they once questioned.
And, science is now confirming what I and many other coaches and health professionals have observed for years: there is a powerful connection between the body and the brain.
Good posture can improve breathing efficiency, reduce unnecessary strain on muscles and joints, decrease aches and pains, improve balance, and support healthy aging.
But it can also influence how we feel emotionally. Standing tall can measurably increase feelings of confidence, capability, and resilience.
The body and mind are constantly communicating with one another.
When we move like someone who is strong, capable, and confident, our brain often begins to follow suit.
So what can we do?
The good news is that improving posture doesn't require perfection.
A few simple habits can make a big difference:
* Take movement breaks throughout the day, especially if you sit for long periods.
* Stretch your chest and front of the shoulders.
* Strengthen the muscles of your upper back, core, and glutes.
* Adjust your workstation so screens are at eye level.
* Practice simply becoming aware of how you are carrying yourself.
Every time you catch yourself slumping forward, gently reset.
Lift your chest.
Relax your shoulders.
Lengthen through the top of your head.
Take a deep breath.
And then keep going.
Because the real lesson isn't just about posture.
It's about the way we show up in our lives.
When challenges arise, do we fold inward or do we stand tall?
When progress feels slow, do we give up or do we keep moving forward?
When doubt creeps in, do we let it take over or do we remind ourselves of what we're capable of?
The habits that improve our posture are not all that different from the habits that help us reach our goals.
Consistency.
Awareness.
Patience.
Practice.
And - a willingness to keep showing up, even when it's not perfect.
So this week, I encourage you to pay attention to both your posture and your mindset.
Lift your head.
Stand tall.
Take the next step.
Because sometimes the simplest physical adjustment can be a powerful reminder of who you are becoming.
And remember...
“Chin up, princess.”
The crown isn't going anywhere.
Xoxo,
Kim
