Attitude
A little thing that makes a big difference
Attitude is such an interesting word.
When I looked up the definition of attitude this is what I found:
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior. “She took a tough attitude toward other people’s indulgences”
a position of the body proper to or implying an action or mental state. “the boy was standing in an attitude of despair, his chin sunk on his chest”
When working on posture I find the concept of attitude very useful.
Whereas you often think of posture in a completely physical sense (a position we hold when we sit or stand for example), attitude is broader (just read the definition above).
Your attitude encompasses the physical (your position), mental (your thinking), and emotional (your feelings).
Posture is much more than just a physical position you take when you sit or stand. Your body, mind, and emotions all work together and affect each other. Therefore, to look at posture as just your physical position is missing a lot.
Take a look at the cartoon below. Read his body language. What does it tell you?
