2 minutes: In the morning, stand in front of the mirror facing sideways. Make sure your ears, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles all form a straight line. Notice how your body feels when it’s aligned correctly. 1 minute: Check your chair at work. Make sure your feet are flat on the floor and that your eyes are level with your computer monitor. If you have a tall chair and desk, use a footrest to keep your feet resting flat. 3 minutes: Six times during the day, take 30 seconds to check your posture. Make sure that when you’re seated, your shoulders are down and rotated back, thighs parallel to the floor. Set reminders on your PDA or computer desktop calendar. (Give your posture a boost with these 5 yoga poses that improve bad posture.) 5 minutes: Take a break and walk around the office for 60 seconds—standing improves posture. Do this five times over the workday. 1 minute: When settling into bed, take 60 seconds to ensure proper sleep positions: on your side or back. Avoid lying on your stomach. If resting on your side is uncomfortable, place a pillow between your knees for more spinal support. MORE:
