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"I have a confidence about my life that comes from standing tall on my own two feet."- Jane Fonda (American actress and activist, b. 1937)
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Why it Works
Boosts Confidence - adopting an expansive posture makes people feel more powerful according to psychologist Amy Cuddy.
Decreases Depressive Symptoms - your posture is reflected in your energy according to Dr. Erik Peper, standing tall combats the low energy associated with depression. Watch the condensed TED Talk here.